Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
... research * Ability to prioritize and multitask * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Deadline and detail-oriented Company Description We represent clients in probate, probate ...
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Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
... research * Ability to prioritize and multitask * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Deadline and detail-oriented Company Description We represent clients in probate, probate ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations regarding estate, probate, and fiduciary issues. * Communicate with clients and families with empathy and professionalism. * Coordinate ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations regarding estate, probate, and fiduciary issues. * Communicate with clients and families with empathy and professionalism. * Coordinate ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Analyze title documents, deeds, leases, assignments, probate records, and title opinions to ... Research and resolve ownership discrepancies and title issues affecting revenue distribution.
Houston, TX · On-site
Analyze title documents, deeds, leases, assignments, probate records, and title opinions to ... Research and resolve ownership discrepancies and title issues affecting revenue distribution.
Analyze title documents, deeds, leases, assignments, probate records, and title opinions to ... Research and resolve ownership discrepancies and title issues affecting revenue distribution.
Analyze title documents, deeds, leases, assignments, probate records, and title opinions to ... Research and resolve ownership discrepancies and title issues affecting revenue distribution.
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Katy, TX · On-site
Business, Real Estate, and Probate Litigation About Us Holtsclaw Law Firm, PLLC is a fast-growing ... Research Strategy: Conduct deep legal research using Westlaw to build winning case strategies and ...
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Katy, TX · On-site
Business, Real Estate, and Probate Litigation About Us Holtsclaw Law Firm, PLLC is a fast-growing ... Research Strategy: Conduct deep legal research using Westlaw to build winning case strategies and ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
Analyze title documents, deeds, leases, assignments, probate records, and title opinions to ... Research and resolve ownership discrepancies and title issues affecting revenue distribution.
Houston, TX · On-site
Analyze title documents, deeds, leases, assignments, probate records, and title opinions to ... Research and resolve ownership discrepancies and title issues affecting revenue distribution.
Victoria, TX · On-site
$60K - $80K/yr
Our firm focuses on estate planning, probate, guardianships, litigation, and real estate ... The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, courtroom experience or a desire ...
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Victoria, TX · On-site
$60K - $80K/yr
Our firm focuses on estate planning, probate, guardianships, litigation, and real estate ... The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, courtroom experience or a desire ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
Probate experience is highly desirable, although not required! * Strong research and writing skills * Courtroom experience *PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO DIRECTLY ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
Probate experience is highly desirable, although not required! * Strong research and writing skills * Courtroom experience *PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO DIRECTLY ...
$150K - $200K/yr
... probate-related matters when needed and where experience allows * Conduct legal research and provide practical legal analysis * Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and leadership across ...
$150K - $200K/yr
... probate-related matters when needed and where experience allows * Conduct legal research and provide practical legal analysis * Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and leadership across ...
Requires working knowledge of Texas Probate Code as well as related codes as they apply to ... Knowledge of investigative techniques, resources, and research skills. Ability to manage program ...
Requires working knowledge of Texas Probate Code as well as related codes as they apply to ... Knowledge of investigative techniques, resources, and research skills. Ability to manage program ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$5.2K - $6.5K/mo
... research requests made by the Chief Court Visitor/Court Investigator for Wards 50 years of age and older. 3. Assists supervisor in expediting work flow and implementing procedures,nincluding ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$5.2K - $6.5K/mo
... research requests made by the Chief Court Visitor/Court Investigator for Wards 50 years of age and older. 3. Assists supervisor in expediting work flow and implementing procedures,nincluding ...
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Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents. * Prepare for and ... probate and trust, real estate, and bankruptcy in state and federal courts as well as in ...
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Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents. * Prepare for and ... probate and trust, real estate, and bankruptcy in state and federal courts as well as in ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
$43K - $45K/yr
Title company research, abstracting, or escrow departments * Real estate (especially probate, REO, or distressed property transactions) * Court records research, paralegal work, or legal ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
$43K - $45K/yr
Title company research, abstracting, or escrow departments * Real estate (especially probate, REO, or distressed property transactions) * Court records research, paralegal work, or legal ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
$43K - $45K/yr
Title company research, abstracting, or escrow departments * Real estate (especially probate, REO, or distressed property transactions) * Court records research, paralegal work, or legal ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
$43K - $45K/yr
Title company research, abstracting, or escrow departments * Real estate (especially probate, REO, or distressed property transactions) * Court records research, paralegal work, or legal ...
Lewisville, TX · On-site
... probate, and/or civil litigation matters. The litigation paralegal will be responsible for ... Knowledge of the Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply ...
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Lewisville, TX · On-site
... probate, and/or civil litigation matters. The litigation paralegal will be responsible for ... Knowledge of the Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply ...
Odessa, TX · On-site
Requirements: 5+ years' experience in a paralegal role with experience in handling family, probate ... Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply applicable code provisions. Excellent ...
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Odessa, TX · On-site
Requirements: 5+ years' experience in a paralegal role with experience in handling family, probate ... Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply applicable code provisions. Excellent ...
Odessa, TX · On-site
Requirements: 5+ years' experience in a paralegal role with experience in handling family, probate ... Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply applicable code provisions. Excellent ...
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Odessa, TX · On-site
Requirements: 5+ years' experience in a paralegal role with experience in handling family, probate ... Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply applicable code provisions. Excellent ...
Lewisville, TX · On-site
... probate, and/or civil litigation matters. The litigation paralegal will be responsible for ... Knowledge of the Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply ...
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Lewisville, TX · On-site
... probate, and/or civil litigation matters. The litigation paralegal will be responsible for ... Knowledge of the Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply ...
$40K/yr
Receive, process, record, index, research and verify information on all documents filed in the Misdemeanor County Criminal, Civil, and Probate Courts. Receive process, record, index, research and ...
$40K/yr
Receive, process, record, index, research and verify information on all documents filed in the Misdemeanor County Criminal, Civil, and Probate Courts. Receive process, record, index, research and ...
The Woodlands, TX · On-site +1
... probate litigation. If you're detail-oriented, dependable, and have at least two years of ... legal research to support case strategies and provide attorneys with relevant case law and ...
The Woodlands, TX · On-site +1
... probate litigation. If you're detail-oriented, dependable, and have at least two years of ... legal research to support case strategies and provide attorneys with relevant case law and ...
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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.
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.
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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We represent clients in probate, probate litigation, family law, real estate, and small business matters.
