Real Estate and Probate Paralegal

Seeking Experienced Real Estate and Probate Paralegal for a Rapidly Growing Law Firm Serving Families, Farmers, and Landowners

Location: Macon, Georgia (in person and remote hybrid)

Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly

We are a Woman-owned law firm seeking a highly motivated, organized, and friendly person to join our paralegal team. Our firm prioritizes compassionate customer service and a spirit of excellence as we help our clients prepare wills and trusts, settle the estates of loved ones who have died, manage inherited land (heirs’ property), and protect family-owned farms. We aim to help our clients create, protect, and transfer generational wealth.

Our firm prides itself on delivering an excellent work product for our clients and maintaining a pleasant, collaborative environment amongst office staff. This position is ideal for someone who loves to help others thrive and enjoys creating solutions for day-to-day challenges.

More About You

You love helping people, are organized, tech-savvy, and you have a proven track record of effective and efficient case management. You are self-motivated and enjoy contributing to a team where you can make a difference in the lives of our clients and the bottom line of the firm. You understand that when the firm thrives and prospers, so does each and every member of the team.

Your strong written and verbal communication skills as well as your optimistic, “can-do” mindset, helps us provide our clients with a positive, supportive experience that generates raving fans of our firm. You understand the importance of responding quickly to client communications, ensuring that clients receive regular updates on their cases, and being a problem solver when things don’t go exactly as planned. You are comfortable with technology, are proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, and have the ability to learn and master new software applications.

Your Contribution to the Firm

• Title and Real Estate Work: Order title searches, outline chains of title, and determining fractional property owners.
• Document Drafting: Prepare deeds, affidavits of descent, probate petitions, and other legal documents related to real estate and probate matters.
• Family Tree Preparation: Assist clients with organizing family tree information and working with genealogists to fill in the gaps.
• Recording & Filing: Handle recording of documents (both e-filing and in-person courthouse filings) and ensure compliance with all procedural requirements.
• Case Management: Independently manage case files, track deadlines, and ensure matters progress in a timely and organized manner.
• Workflow Execution: Follow established workflows and contribute to improving systems and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Client Communication: Build strong relationships with clients by communicating clearly verbally and in writing, answering questions, and providing consistent updates.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys and other team members while maintaining ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal with a strong focus on real estate and/or probate.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Drafting deeds and affidavits
• Title review and issue spotting
• Recording documents (online and in person)
• E-filing in probate or real estate matters
• Strong organizational and case management skills with the ability to work independently.
• Experience developing, following, and improving workflows and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and accountability.

Our Commitment to You

We are building a workplace that excites and inspires our team. We offer competitive pay, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in Georgia's rural and small-town communities. Our firm is highly committed to the growth and personal development of our team. We aim to provide an environment where each member of our team loves what they do.

Compensation: This position is full-time with salary starting at $52,000 annually, based on experience.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Complete the application and upload your cover letter, resume, and references which is found here: https://forms.gle/HzBQnWPAUJ5EBr9M8. Tell us why you’re the perfect fit for our team and tell us about one of your “superpowers.”

McClendon Law and Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. McClendon Law and Consulting, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.