Park Ridge, IL · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
Office is client focused and technology-driven The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in Family Law, Real Estate and Probate. This role involves legal research, negotiation and client ...
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Park Ridge, IL · On-site
$80K - $110K/yr
Office is client focused and technology-driven The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in Family Law, Real Estate and Probate. This role involves legal research, negotiation and client ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$110K - $120K/yr
Key Responsibilities Probate & Estate Administration * Assist attorneys with probate estate ... Conduct legal and factual research. * Support attorneys with special projects and client matters ...
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Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$110K - $120K/yr
Key Responsibilities Probate & Estate Administration * Assist attorneys with probate estate ... Conduct legal and factual research. * Support attorneys with special projects and client matters ...
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Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$110K - $120K/yr
Key Responsibilities Probate & Estate Administration * Assist attorneys with probate estate ... Conduct legal and factual research. * Support attorneys with special projects and client matters ...
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Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$110K - $120K/yr
Key Responsibilities Probate & Estate Administration * Assist attorneys with probate estate ... Conduct legal and factual research. * Support attorneys with special projects and client matters ...
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Chicago, IL · Hybrid
Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research probate ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research probate ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research probate ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research probate ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$120K/yr
Probate and Estate Administration * Assisting attorneys with the administration of probate estates ... Conducting legal and factual research as requested. * Assisting with special projects and other ...
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
$120K/yr
Probate and Estate Administration * Assisting attorneys with the administration of probate estates ... Conducting legal and factual research as requested. * Assisting with special projects and other ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on probate and estate administration experience ... Draft correspondence and assist attorneys with legal and factual research as needed. * Provide ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on probate and estate administration experience ... Draft correspondence and assist attorneys with legal and factual research as needed. * Provide ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on probate and estate administration experience ... Draft correspondence and assist attorneys with legal and factual research as needed. * Provide ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on probate and estate administration experience ... Draft correspondence and assist attorneys with legal and factual research as needed. * Provide ...
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$135K - $175K/yr
Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in Trusts & Estates law. * Represent clients in probate proceedings and guide them through the process. * Draft a wide range of estate planning ...
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Northbrook, IL · On-site
$135K - $175K/yr
Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in Trusts & Estates law. * Represent clients in probate proceedings and guide them through the process. * Draft a wide range of estate planning ...
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$135K - $175K/yr
Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in Trusts & Estates law. * Represent clients in probate proceedings and guide them through the process. * Draft a wide range of estate planning ...
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Northbrook, IL · On-site
$135K - $175K/yr
Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in Trusts & Estates law. * Represent clients in probate proceedings and guide them through the process. * Draft a wide range of estate planning ...
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$135K - $175K/yr
Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in Trusts & Estates law. * Represent clients in probate proceedings and guide them through the process. * Draft a wide range of estate planning ...
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Northbrook, IL · On-site
$135K - $175K/yr
Conduct legal research and stay current on developments in Trusts & Estates law. * Represent clients in probate proceedings and guide them through the process. * Draft a wide range of estate planning ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Conduct legal research and analysis * Prepare probate filings and documentation * Support attorneys in asset transfers and beneficiary designations Requirements: * Proven experience as an estate ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Conduct legal research and analysis * Prepare probate filings and documentation * Support attorneys in asset transfers and beneficiary designations Requirements: * Proven experience as an estate ...
... research relating to the same, (3) preparation of gift and estate tax returns (as well as handling audits of those returns), (4) administering probate proceedings, (5) interfacing directly with ...
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... research relating to the same, (3) preparation of gift and estate tax returns (as well as handling audits of those returns), (4) administering probate proceedings, (5) interfacing directly with ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Conduct tax research and planning applicable to estates and trusts and high net worth clients ... Preparation of probate pleadings, court documents, publications, and corresponding notices for ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Conduct tax research and planning applicable to estates and trusts and high net worth clients ... Preparation of probate pleadings, court documents, publications, and corresponding notices for ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Conduct tax research and planning applicable to estates and trusts and high net worth clients ... Preparation of probate pleadings, court documents, publications, and corresponding notices for ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
Conduct tax research and planning applicable to estates and trusts and high net worth clients ... Preparation of probate pleadings, court documents, publications, and corresponding notices for ...
Probate administration, including drafting of probate pleadings. * Maintain close personal contact ... Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research ...
Probate administration, including drafting of probate pleadings. * Maintain close personal contact ... Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research ...
Lombard, IL · On-site
$60K - $120K/yr
We also handle immigration criminal, personal injury, workers' compensation, real estate, probate ... Proficiency in legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw. * Excellent legal drafting ...
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Lombard, IL · On-site
$60K - $120K/yr
We also handle immigration criminal, personal injury, workers' compensation, real estate, probate ... Proficiency in legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw. * Excellent legal drafting ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$150K - $175K/yr
Proficiency with legal research and practice management software. Preferred Skills: * Experience with high-net-worth clients and complex estate structures. * Background in probate litigation or trust ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$150K - $175K/yr
Proficiency with legal research and practice management software. Preferred Skills: * Experience with high-net-worth clients and complex estate structures. * Background in probate litigation or trust ...
Probate administration, including drafting of probate pleadings. * Maintain close personal contact ... Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research ...
Probate administration, including drafting of probate pleadings. * Maintain close personal contact ... Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research ...
... probate, commercial real estate, intellectual property, business litigation, employment, health ... Top-flight legal research and software systems * 401(k) plan with generous employer matching ...
... probate, commercial real estate, intellectual property, business litigation, employment, health ... Top-flight legal research and software systems * 401(k) plan with generous employer matching ...
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18% of jobs
$69.1K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$68.7K - $81.4K
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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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