Job Title: Probate Litigation Paralegal
Location: The Woodlands, TX (North Houston)
Practice Area: Probate Litigation (Litigation-focused, not general probate)
About the Role
A well‑established, highly respected law firm in The Woodlands is seeking an experienced Probate Litigation Paralegal to support a busy team handling contested probate matters. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented litigation paralegal who enjoys complex case work, thrives in an organized environment, and is looking to specialize (or continue specializing) in probate-related disputes.
This position is in‑office and offers a stable, professional environment with long‑term growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide litigation support for contested probate matters, including will contests, trust disputes, guardianship litigation, fiduciary claims, and related proceedings
- Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, deposition summaries, and case correspondence
- Manage case files, deadlines, hearing schedules, and trial preparation materials
- Coordinate communication with clients, courts, attorneys, and expert witnesses
- Assist with e‑filing, document production, and maintaining organized case documentation
- Conduct factual research and organize evidence for hearings and trial
- Support attorneys with all phases of pre‑litigation and litigation processes
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of paralegal experience in defense litigation, such as:
- Probate Litigation (highly preferred)
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Similar litigation-focused practice areas
- Not seeking candidates from Plaintiff PI, Immigration, or unrelated backgrounds
Work Environment
- In‑Office (The Woodlands, TX)
- Collaborative, team‑oriented environment
- Opportunity to develop deep expertise in probate litigation
