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Sugar Land, United States

Paralegal

SMB Team · Sugar Land · United States

Full timeLegal Counsel

Posted: 9/17/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from SMB Team's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

Our client, a boutique law firm in estate planning and probate for high-net-worth individuals and small business owners, is seeking a well-experienced Estate Planning and Probate Paralegal to join their in-office team in Sugar Land, Texas. Join a team of esteem professionals in a beautiful office setting!

Role Overview:

You will assist attorneys in delivering exceptional service to valued clients, supporting estate planning and uncontested probate matters from start to finish. This is a hands-on, client-facing position for a proactive professional who thrives in a supportive, high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft estate planning and probate documents and packages.

• Compile, draft, and assemble estate planning packages based on skill, attorney notes and client questionnaires.

• Gather any missing information from clients.

• Prepare, organize, and participate in signings (Notary Public required, or ability to obtain).

• Review legal documents for logical inconsistencies and errors.

• Provide organizational support to attorneys, keeping track of client matters and court dockets.

• Draft professional client communications via email. Respond promptly to client inquiries. Keep clients informed about status, as needed.

• Maintain organized electronic files.

Requirements

• 8+ years of estate planning paralegal experience

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Strong English, spelling, grammar, and proofing skills

• Accurate keyboarding (60wpm+)

• Ability to read cursive writing

• Business professional attire and appearance

• Superior communication skills with domestic and international clients

• Proactive, accountable, and detail-oriented

• Team player who thrives in a culture of support and shared success

• Empathic communicator and active listening skills

What you will bring

• Advanced-level estate planning paralegal experience

• Uncontested probate paralegal experience

• Integrity and professional conduct

• In-office, on-site work environment

• High attention to detail

• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

• Stable work history and references

• Tech-savvy

Benefits

Information:

• Location: Sugar Land, Texas (On-site, 8am–5pm, M-F)

• Competitive base salary plus Quarterly Discretionary Bonuses

• Benefits: health, life insurance, plus 401k with match and Roth IRA

• Software: WealthCounsel/LEAP – Wealth Docx; MS Office; Outlook, Excel, Word

To Apply:

If you are passionate about estate planning and probate, committed to excellence, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

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