Probate Paralegal

This Job is Not for You.   This job is not for you if you are ok working for an uninspiring firm.

This job is not for you if you can’t tell it like it is.

This job is not for you if we can’t take you at your word.

This job is not for you if thinking creatively or solving problems is too hard.

This job is not for you if you don’t like change.   Still reading?

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Do you want to do work that matters?  Do you believe that the best work environments are collaborative?

Do you agree that people who don’t think like you create opportunities, not obstacles?

Do you want to work for a company that is has a 10-year plan and is moving toward it with great momentum?

Do you want to work for a company with an award-winning culture?

Are you energetic, passionate, and driven?

Probate Paralegal – Royal Oak, MI he Probate Pro ( www.TheProbatePro.com ), a division of the Darren Findling Law Firm, PLC, is a growing probate, estate planning, and elder law firm with offices in Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio.

The Probate Pro is seeking a paralegal for its Royal Oak, MI office.

Candidate will be expected to cross-train in a variety of office functions and will work in a team environment.

This is a very busy practice that thrives on hard-working, enthusiastic professionals.   Responsibilities :

• Drafting, filing, and serving pleadings, including motions, petitions, orders, inventories, accounts, notices, and other probate-related pleadings Communicating with clients, courts, and counsel, including scheduling and confirming appointments and hearing dates Scanning and filing documents Monitoring deadlines Managing a caseload from start to finish with assistance from the supervising attorney   Requirements :   Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow-through Exceptional communication skills Adapts well to change and maintains a positive attitude under stress Ability to multitask and stay focused on the most important and urgent issues Results-oriented and assume a level of ownership in work product Proactive and thrives in a fast-paced environment Adoption of our core values Computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Timeslips, Hot Docs, Adobe Acrobat, and Quickbooks Ability to work overtime occasionally to meet deadlines   Preferred candidates may also have experience probating deceased estates, trust estates, handling guardianship and conservatorship matters, and litigation matters.   Perks of the Job   Competitive salary Medical and prescription benefits Dental and vision benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Paid time off 401k profit sharing program (not a match – no employee contribution required!) Amazing workplace culture with frequent staff lunches, chair massages, and quarterly social events   About Us   The Darren Findling Law Firm, PLC is a dynamic law firm based in Royal Oak, Michigan with about 25 attorneys and 50 employees total.
• We work hard and we play hard.
• We were named by Crain’s Detroit as a Cool Place to Work in 2018.
• Also in 2018, we were honored by Law Firm 500 as one of the fastest growing firms in the country.
• We pride ourselves in being the fastest to the courthouse to file and in telling it like it is, one of our core values.
• In an effort to reach greatness, we uphold our commitments to each other and our clients while solving complex problems.
• If this sounds like a company you want to be a part of, we look forward to meeting you.   The Darren Findling Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
• We take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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