Probate Paralegal

DBL Law is seeking an experienced Probate/Estate Planning Paralegal. The Paralegal is responsible for supporting the probate and estate planning attorneys, as well as the systems and technologies used to create and track legal documents. This position is based in our Covington, KY office.

About dbllaw

• Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm.
• In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations.

Responsibilities

• JOB DUTIES Assist with projects, organizing and prioritizing tasks, caseload, and workflow.
• Confirm Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits are being tracked and recommend additional classes, if needed Handle own caseload, to include drafting legal documents such as pleadings, memoranda, contracts, discovery requests/answers, general Paralegal duties as required.
• Act as a liaison between attorneys and clients, ensuring projects are completed accurately and timely as needed.
• Conduct legal research, including use of relevant technologies.
• Coordination with lawyers, especially on urgent or complex tasks Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in legal administration, management, finance, or similar major.
• Paralegal certificate from a nationally accredited program preferred, but not required.
• Experience working as a Paralegal in estate planning and probate.
• Member of local paralegal association and/or National Federation of Paralegal Association preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and basic computer skills Demonstrated communication and organization skills.

Benefits

• DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high-profile and exciting cases.
• PROGRAM Featured benefits for full-time team members include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance Pet insurance and pet discount program 401(k) plan Paid time off Generous holiday schedule Equal Opportunity Employment DBL Law and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

DBL is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Diversity and Inclusion

Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at .

BENEFIT

In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.