Paralegal

A well-established law firm in Akron, Ohio is seeking an experienced Probate Paralegal to support its Trusts & Estates practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented paralegal who is comfortable managing probate matters from start to finish and working directly with attorneys, clients, and the probate court.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of probate and estate administration matters
• Prepare and file probate documents, including applications, inventories, accounts, and distributions
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and routine court filings
• Manage deadlines, court dates, and calendaring for probate matters
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, courts, and financial institutions
• Organize and maintain probate files, both physical and electronic
• Track estate assets, expenses, and distributions
• Ensure compliance with Ohio probate court rules and procedures

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of probate or trust & estate paralegal experience required
• Strong knowledge of Ohio probate procedures and filings
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with legal case management software and Microsoft Office

Why This Role:

• Stable and collegial law firm environment
• Meaningful work assisting families through estate administration
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
• Benefits package may include health insurance, PTO, and retirement options
• The annual salary for this position is between $65,000 – $85,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.