Job Title: Probate Paralegal

Location: Seattle, Washington

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $90,000-$120,000 DOE

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Seattle-based law firm to identify an experienced Probate Paralegal to support high-net-worth probate matters within its Estate Planning and Probate practice. This role is well suited for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of matters, exercises sound judgment, and can independently manage complex estates from initiation through closing while collaborating closely with attorneys, clients, and outside professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and manage probate filings, including petitions to open probate, court orders, affidavits, releases, and related supporting documents

• Review and analyze wills, trusts, and estate planning documents to determine asset distribution and administration requirements

• Coordinate all aspects of probate administration, including calendaring, deadline tracking, and ensuring timely filings and statutory notices

• Notify heirs, devisees, and creditors, and publish Notices to Creditors as required

• Review and organize decedent records, determine asset ownership, and assist with asset valuation

• Obtain federal tax identification numbers and assist with the collection of death benefits, including insurance and Social Security benefits

• Prepare inventories, maintain estate financial records, and assist with estate tax preparation and filings

• Communicate with clients, personal representatives, beneficiaries, court personnel, and case-related experts with professionalism and discretion

• Draft a broad range of legal and administrative documents, including correspondence, contracts, petitions, and complaints

• Assist with court filings and attend court proceedings as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of probate or estate administration paralegal experience

• Strong knowledge of probate procedures, asset administration, and estate tax processes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and proofreading accuracy

• Highly organized with strong document management, calendaring, and prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters independently

• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality

• Ability to work effectively with clients during sensitive and emotionally challenging circumstances

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Strong phone, email, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, manage large volumes of documents, meet deadlines, work overtime when needed, and attend court or handle document delivery as required

Benefits:

• Full-time, 40-hour workweek; Overtime paid at 1.5x for hours worked over 40

• Discretionary annual profit-sharing program

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution upon eligibility

• Medical insurance with approximately 88% employer-paid premiums

• Dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums

• Vision coverage included with medical insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employer-paid ORCA transit card

• On-site gym access

• PTO:

  • 0–3 years: approximately 3.2 weeks annually

  • 3–5 years: approximately 4.4 weeks annually

  • 5–10 years: approximately 5.4 weeks annually

  • 10+ years: approximately 6.4 weeks annually

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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