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ERM

Senior Consultant, Lead Title Agent

Richmond, VA · On-site

Advanced experience researching and resolving complex title issues, including heirship, probate, intestate succession, estate administration, trusts, corporate ownership, mergers, entity research ...

Jobot

Estate Planning Attorney

Reston, VA · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

... probate administration. 5. Collaborate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans. 6. Conduct thorough research on complex legal issues ...

Addison Group

Legal Assitant

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

... probate matters. The ideal candidate has strong administrative skills, a solid understanding of ... This role involves preparing legal documents, conducting research, managing schedules, and ...

Addison Group

Legal Assitant

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

... probate matters. The ideal candidate has strong administrative skills, a solid understanding of ... This role involves preparing legal documents, conducting research, managing schedules, and ...

Addison Group

Legal Assitant

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

... probate matters. The ideal candidate has strong administrative skills, a solid understanding of ... This role involves preparing legal documents, conducting research, managing schedules, and ...

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How much do probate researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for probate researcher in Virginia is $112,132.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,400.00 and $152,700.00 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 Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Part Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,132 per year, or $53.9 per hour.

Divisional Paralegal (7520)

Alexandria, VA • On-site

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The Salvation Army Potomac Divisional Headquarters is seeking an experienced

Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to Divisional Headquarters across estate/probate matters, employment issues, contracts, litigation coordination, legal research, document preparation, and case management. The role serves as a liaison with leadership, legal counsel, government agencies, field offices, and Territorial Headquarters, requiring strong organization, discretion, communication, research, drafting, and case-tracking skills. Candidates must have formal paralegal education and certification, relevant paralegal experience, and the ability to manage deadlines in a professional office environment while carrying out responsibilities with accuracy, professionalism, compassion, and an understanding of The Salvation Army’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducts legal research and prepares legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, EEOC responses, agency complaints, contracts, deeds, closing papers, wills, and trust instruments for attorney review and use.
  • Reviews subpoenas received by the Division, coordinates delivery to appropriate parties, and gathers related information for Divisional and Territorial review.
  • Coordinates estate and probate matters, including family communications, funeral or memorial arrangements, asset administration, transaction records, accounting, legal counsel coordination, and related estate administration duties through completion.
  • Manages case files, maintains documentation, records meetings and communications, tracks timelines, and monitors deadlines through an organized tickler system.
  • Reviews commercial contracts, identifies key clauses, business terms, concerns, and proposed resolutions, and tracks major contract deadlines for relevant Officers and employees.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work may require occasional travel where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
  • Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)..

Employee Benefits:

  • Holiday & Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance, Vision & Dental discounts
  • Supplemental Insurance Available
  • Voluntary Life Insurance & more!
  • Associate degree in paralegal studies or equivalent formal paralegal education with a Paralegal Certification is required; bachelor’s degree in legal studies preferred , AND
  • Three years’ progressively responsible paralegal work experience with specialized experience in estate/probate, employment law and contract administration are required with supervisory experience preferred; OR
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid state driver’s license.

A Paralegal certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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