Senior Paralegal - Estate Planning and Probate

Job overview

The Senior Paralegal - Estate Planning and Probate role is hybrid in South Lyon, MI, with occasional work-from-home opportunities for high performers. The listed salary is $65,000 per year, with quarterly performance bonuses. The boutique law firm serves clients with estate planning and probate needs. The senior paralegal manages legal support staff and assists attorneys with legal documents, research, case preparation, and client matters. The role helps the firm meet case deadlines and deliver organized, responsive support to clients and attorneys.

What you'll do

• Oversee and mentor legal assistants and provide quality assurance
• prepare and review estate planning and probate documents
• track deadlines and case milestones
• conduct legal research and assist with case preparation
• maintain client files, billing records, and document databases
• communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• coordinate attorney meetings, travel, and logistics
• support office operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior paralegal

estate planning

probate

south lyon mi

law office of julie a. paquette

full-time

hybrid

$65k/year

legal assistant leadership

legal research

client files

quarterly bonuses

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Quarterly performance-based bonuses
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• nine paid holidays
• two weeks of paid vacation in the first year
• five paid sick days
• occasional work-from-home opportunities for high performers
• supportive leadership and training.

Why this role

Minimum five years of paralegal experience required; estate planning and probate experience preferred; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; occasional work-from-home opportunities for high performers.

About the employer

Law Office of Julie A. Paquette, PLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.