Overview

We are looking for an Estate Administration & Probate Paralegal who thrives on bringing order and momentum to complex, deadline-driven cases. This role is focused on the administration side of our practice - guiding estates through probate, working closely with the Clerk of Court, financial institutions, and CPAs, and making sure every filing, inventory, and distribution is accurate and on time.You will work directly under the supervision of our attorneys, with additional coordination and support from our Legal Production Case Manager, who oversees workflow across all three of our practice areas (Estate Planning, Probate, and Fiduciary Litigation). This is a role for someone with hands-on probate experience who wants ownership of a caseload and a clear path to grow within a well-run, fast-growing firm.Compensation:$65,000 - $70,000 base salary plus quarterly performance incentive bonusResponsibilities:Probate & Estate Administration Case WorkPrepare and file core probate documents, including Notices to Creditors, inventories, accountings, and proposed distributionsSubmit and track court filings and deadlines with the Clerk of CourtCoordinate with financial institutions, title companies, and CPAs to gather assets, resolve creditor claims, and finalize distributionsInterview clients and personal representatives to gather facts, documents, and information needed to move estates forwardAssist clients with completing required forms and understanding next steps in the processClient & Case ManagementCommunicate with clients, personal representatives, and beneficiaries professionally and compassionately throughout the administration processMonitor case deadlines, court dates, and milestones to keep every matter on trackMaintain accurate, up-to-date client files and records in the firm's case management systemProvide clients with regular, clear updates on case statusEnter billable and non-billable time accurately and promptlyLegal Research & Team CollaborationConduct legal research on North Carolina probate and estate administration law, including new or novel issues as they arisePrepare documents and memos for attorney reviewCollaborate with attorneys, the Legal Production Case Manager, and fellow paralegals to keep casework moving efficientlyParticipate in weekly case status meetingsTriage and prioritize emails, tasks, and calendar items dailyQualifications: What Success Looks Like in This Role Filings, inventories, and accountings are accurate, complete, and submitted on timeEstates move through probate efficiently, with no deadlines missed and no loose ends left untrackedClients and personal representatives feel informed and supported through a difficult process120 billable hours per month are consistently metFiles and records are always current, organized, and audit-ready Who You Are You have 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal working in estate administration and/or probateYou have hands-on experience preparing probate filings and working with the Clerk of CourtYou hold a paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited programYou have working knowledge of North Carolina probate and estate administration lawYou are detail-oriented and organized - you know that a missed deadline or an inaccurate filing has real consequences for real familiesYou communicate clearly and compassionately with clients who are often navigating loss or difficult family situationsYou can manage multiple open matters independently while staying responsive to attorney directionExperience with legal case management software is required; experience with estate planning or probate-specific platforms is a plusAbout CompanyAt Carolina Estate Planning, we don't just practice law - we make people's lives better. We've built a culture where talented people thrive. That means genuine work-life balance, open and honest feedback, and a leadership team that's invested in your personal, professional, and financial success.Our core values:Integrity - We hold ourselv