OHIO HERITAGE LAW | PARALEGAL POSITION
This is a full-time, on-site position.
Current hours are 9 am-5pm Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am-6pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9am-3pm on Fridays.
Benefits include individual health insurance coverage, a 401(k), PTO, and 9 paid holidays per year.
Attention to detail is critical in this role. Please review this posting carefully and follow the
application instructions exactly to be considered for the position.
• Manage probate court deadlines and filings across several Ohio counties
• Draft and record deeds with electronic recording software, under attorney supervision and review
• Conduct client meetings for intake, status updates, and routine probate matters within a defined processes
• Perform signing ceremonies for estate planning documents with accuracy and care
• Communicate with clients, exhibiting warmth, patience, and professionalism
• Maintain complete and current client files in our practice management system
• Support and help refine firm systems and workflows to improve firm efficiency and the client experience
• Identify issues that fall outside the established process and escalate them to the attorney promptly and with clear context
Qualifications:
• Prior probate administration and estate planning experience is a must. This role is not a fit for someone without relevant prior experience
• Highly accurate, detail-oriented, and able to self-monitor and self-correct work before submitting for attorney review
• Tech savviness including law firm management and document drafting software (Lawmatics and Wealth Counsel preferred); Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
• Sound judgment about when to proceed independently and when to escalate matters to the attorney
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A kind, professional presence, especially with sensitive topics like death and grief
• Reliable and accountable. You meet deadlines, follow through, and own your work
Preferred Qualifications:
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent
• Ohio Notary Certification (or the ability to quickly obtain certification)
• Ohio Remote Online Notary Certification
• Direct experience drafting estate planning documents and managing probate matters
Position Details:
• On-site in Wadsworth, Ohio (remote work is not available for this position)
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Compensation based on skills and experience (range $25-$32/hour)
Firm Benefits:
• Individual health insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Nine paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
→ How to Apply:
Please read these instructions carefully and follow them exactly. Attention to detail is essential to this role, and how you respond to this posting is the first thing we will consider.
Draft a cover letter with just the following two paragraphs and a closing sentence. Attach your resume.
• Paragraph 1: Tell us about a time you caught an error before it became a problem, or a time you were unsure about something and chose to ask rather than guess. What happened, and what did you do?
• Paragraph 2: Tell us why this position, and this firm, stood out to you.
• Closing line, written exactly as follows: "I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions."
Send your resume and cover letter to jeanette@ohioheritagelaw.com.
Applications that do not follow the requested format will not be considered.
We can't wait to meet the right person to grow with us!
