Junior Attorney (Probate)

Overview

This role supports day-to-day operations of the Probate Department by partnering with the Managing Attorney to ensure efficient administration of probate matters. You will coordinate with external legal partners and act as a key legal resource, overseeing local counsel relationships, supporting team coordination, monitoring case progress, and helping drive successful execution of departmental priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Managing Attorney to support day-to-day operations and overall effectiveness of the Probate Department.
• Assist the Managing Attorney with operational oversight and guidance to probate team members, supporting efficient workflows, collaboration, and timely case progression.
• Coordinate team workloads and case assignments to help ensure deadlines, quality standards, and departmental objectives are achieved.
• Review probate matters for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable laws, court requirements, settlement agreements, and internal policies.
• Serve as the primary liaison for probate counsel across multiple jurisdictions, fostering strong working relationships and effective communication.
• Coordinate assignment of probate matters to external counsel and monitor case activity to promote timely, high-quality legal services.
• Monitor performance and responsiveness of third-party probate counsel, identifying trends, opportunities for improvement, and operational concerns.
• Collaborate with the Managing Attorney on probate strategies, legal issue resolution, and departmental initiatives.
• Review project and case status reports to identify workflow bottlenecks, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous process improvement.
• Prepare operational reports, case updates, and departmental metrics for leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support probate-related initiatives and ensure seamless case administration.
• Assist with development, implementation, and refinement of departmental procedures, workflows, and training materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound legal judgment when handling sensitive claimant and estate information.
• Respond promptly to internal and external communications while effectively managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform additional legal and operational responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and member of a state bar in good standing.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience practicing probate law.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or mentoring legal professionals or support staff.
• Strong knowledge of probate procedures, estate administration, and court processes across multiple jurisdictions preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and team workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Mass Tort Law preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear.
• Frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to be mobile.
• Occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.