What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Paralegal position at Gravis Law, PLLC?
A Senior Estates, Trusts, and Probate Paralegal at our growing client-focused University Place office offers critical, hands-on support for attorneys and families navigating estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The role combines technical excellence with empathy, client service, and superb organizational skill
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and prepare complex documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate pleadings, accountings, deeds, and court filings.
- Organize, value, and marshal estate and trust assets, handle asset transfers and funding of trusts, and assist with tax research and planning.
- Support the attorney by maintaining probate and trust administration timelines, compliance calendars, and accurate client records.
- Communicate with clients, heirs, fiduciaries, and courts to gather information, relay status updates, coordinate signings/executions, and provide empathetic guidance.
- Oversee and review case files, prepare status reports, and coordinate with other administrative and legal staff to ensure seamless workflow.
- Monitor deadlines, e-file documents, maintain documentation for meetings and calls, and notarize as needed.
- Conduct legal and factual research on estate, trust, and probate issues, including reviewing real estate records and coordinating transfers.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estate planning, probate, or trust administration, preferably in a boutique or client-focused setting.
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience required.
- Superior drafting skills and experience with Washington court rules and filings.
- Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail, able to manage multiple cases independently.
- Proficiency in MS Office, document management, and calendar software.
- Strong communication skills and empathetic, professional client manner.
- Notary Public (or willingness to obtain) preferred
This senior paralegal role is ideal for a detail-driven, autonomous professional who values compassionate client service, teamwork, and meaningful involvement in clients’ lives
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000
