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Legal Secretary

Albany, GA · On-site

$39K/yr

The purpose of this position is to assist the Probate Court Judge, District Attorney's Office ... Essential Tasks • Answers phones; responds to requests for information, research, defendant ...

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How much do probate researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for probate researcher in Georgia is $95,501.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,600.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a probate researcher?

A Probate Researcher traces heirs and beneficiaries of estates when someone passes away without a known will or next of kin. They investigate family trees, review legal documents, and use genealogical research to identify rightful heirs. Probate Researchers often work with solicitors, councils, or probate firms to ensure estates are distributed correctly. Their role requires analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of inheritance laws.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a probate researcher?

To thrive as a Probate Researcher, you need strong research skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of genealogy and legal documentation, often supported by relevant experience or a background in legal studies or history. Familiarity with online public records databases, genealogy software, and document management systems is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, persistence, and analytical thinking are key soft skills that help build thorough and accurate case files. These skills and tools are essential for efficiently locating heirs and assets, ensuring the integrity and success of probate investigations.

What are some typical challenges a probate researcher faces in their daily work?

Probate Researchers often encounter incomplete or inaccurate records, uncooperative sources, and cases that require tracing complex family histories across different countries and languages. You may need to be persistent and creative in locating hard-to-find heirs or verifying information through various legal and historical documents. Collaboration with attorneys, courts, and sometimes international agencies is common, as is balancing multiple concurrent cases with differing levels of difficulty. These challenges make problem-solving skills and adaptability crucial for success and can offer a rewarding sense of accomplishment when a case is resolved.

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Infographic showing various Probate Researcher job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,501 per year, or $45.9 per hour.

Medical Claims Recovery Specialist (Subrogation) - Tucker, GA - Hybrid

Gainwell Technologies

Tucker, GA • On-site

$43K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Great companies need great teams to propel their operations. Join the group that solves business challenges and enhances the way we work and grow. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You'll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values your contributions and puts a premium on work flexibility, learning, and career development.
Summary
We are seeking a Medical Claims Recovery Specialist to manage all casualty and estate functions involving state Medicaid beneficiaries or deceased Medicaid beneficiaries. This role is responsible for the intake, maintenance, claims review, case management, settlement, and all related activities within the assigned caseload.
Your role in our mission
  • Ensure all processes meet HIPAA and government security requirements regarding the sharing and storage of Personal Health Information (PHI).
  • Utilize strong analytical and case management skills to oversee 700-1,000 subrogation cases simultaneously.
  • Communicate professionally-primarily via inbound and outbound calls-with attorneys, insurance adjusters, medical providers, court staff, recipients, family members, and clients.
  • Prepare and manage required correspondence, liens, claims, and related documentation throughout the recovery process.
  • Meet departmental goals for customer service, settlements, and case handling standards.
  • Perform both basic and advanced document and legal reviews to determine case status, ensure accuracy, and support workflow progression.
  • Verify beneficiary eligibility and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Confirm and validate third-party liability, probate, and asset research findings.
  • Compile and analyze information from multiple sources to determine case status and recovery potential.
  • Process and resolve claim or lien disputes; collaborate with attorneys and relevant stakeholders as needed.
  • Conduct periodic follow-ups on case status, payments, and settlement updates.
  • Negotiate and finalize claim or lien settlement amounts according to established contract guidelines.
  • Execute and file notarized documents with applicable county offices.
  • Prioritize case events, payment issues, and revenue-impacting deadlines to ensure timely resolution.
  • Maintain accuracy, timeliness, and productivity standards for file management and phone metrics

What we're looking for
  • 2+ years of relevant professional experience in subrogation, claims, or case management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; basic knowledge of Microsoft Access is preferred.
  • Experience in a legal or insurance office setting (paralegal, legal assistant, casualty, or health insurance experience preferred).
  • Familiarity with Medicaid and/or Medicare programs is preferred

What you should expect in this role
• Hybrid work arrangement based in the Tucker, GA office - onsite 2 days per week.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Video cameras are required during all interviews and throughout the first week of orientation.
• To work effectively as a teleworker or hybrid employee, you must have broadband internet with a minimum speed of 24 Mbps download and 8 Mbps upload (higher speeds recommended for optimal performance).
This posting is intended for pipelining. We will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
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The pay range for this position is $43,500.00 - $48,000.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.
We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You'll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.
Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines "wages" and "wage rates" to include "all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.

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With Health and Cost outcomes that pierce Inequities and Impact Economies, the success of our Nation’s Federal Medicaid program is inextricably tied to the Prosperity of Communities, States and the Nation as a whole. We think that deserves Respect and a Commitment from Innovators who can help those who operate within and around health and human services evolve to meet their goals. At Gainwell, that’s our Sole focus. Built across more than Five Decades, Gainwell has intentionally seized opportunities to advance its digitally enabled services to meet Agencies, Health plans and MCOs where they are on their modernization journeys and propel them into the future of Healthcare. Equally important to our Expanding Technologies and Results. We bring ideas that bring policies to life.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US