# Estate & Probate Paralegal / Office Manager > Build My Great Team · Troy, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-15 **Salary:** USD 80,000–100,000 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Gaggos Flaggman, PLLC ## Description **Estate & Probate Paralegal / Office Manager** Gaggos Flaggman, PLLC | Troy, Michigan _**Step into a key role where your estate and probate experience drives both the legal work and the success of the firm.**_ **About Us** Gaggos Flaggman, PLLC is a focused estate planning, probate, and business law firm led by William H. Gaggos. We help clients protect assets, navigate complex matters, and plan with confidence. We are a small, efficient practice that values accuracy, responsiveness, and strong client relationships. **About the Position** We are seeking a full-time, in-office professional who can operate as both an experienced **paralegal and the operational backbone of the firm**. This is not an entry-level role. You will step into a busy, active practice and take ownership of both legal work and day-to-day office flow. The right person will reduce workload, not require training from scratch. Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. No remote work. No nights or weekends. **About You** You bring meaningful, hands-on experience in estate planning and probate work and are confident managing matters independently in a busy practice. You are not learning this work for the first time. You understand the flow of a probate and estate practice, anticipate needs, and step in to keep things moving without constant direction. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong judgment and follow-through. You take pride in producing polished, accurate work and are comfortable reviewing, editing, and finalizing legal documents at a high level. You are equally capable on the operational side, managing client communication, scheduling, and day-to-day workflow with consistency and professionalism. You understand how to balance competing priorities, maintain an organized calendar, and support an attorney in a high-demand environment. You are someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and values being part of a steady, reliable, and well-run practice. **Key Responsibilities** - Prepare and edit estate planning documents with precision - Manage estate administration matters, inside and outside of probate court - Open and manage probate estates independently - Prepare and record deeds and handle related real estate matters - Review and update beneficiary designations and related documents - Draft, edit, and finalize client and legal correspondence - Ensure all documents are properly formatted and court-ready - Manage incoming calls, client communication, and scheduling - Maintain and manage the attorney’s calendar with awareness of court schedules, workload, and realistic timing between commitments - Organize and maintain physical and digital files - Support daily office operations, including client intake and coordination - Handle light administrative tasks and occasional errands as needed ## Requirements **Experience** - Hands-on experience with Michigan probate processes, including MiFile and filings within Michigan Probate Courts - Experience with email filing in Wayne County Probate Court - Experience working with Registers of Deeds and e-recording deeds and other instruments - Experience with corporate and LLC filings through the State of Michigan LARA - Experience with all facets of estate administration, including: completing beneficiary designation forms, preparing and processing change of ownership documentation, fiduciary account reporting, transitioning from revocable to irrevocable trust administration, and administration within probate court **Qualifications** - 3+ years of recent experience in estate planning/probate - Demonstrated ability to open and manage probate estates independently - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including formatting, styles, and document structure - Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar management - Advanced proficiency in Adobe Pro, including editing and finalizing legal documents - Experience with HotDocs or the ability to independently produce comparable document work product - Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through - Comfortable and efficient typing skills, approximately 55+ CWPM ## Benefits **Compensation and Schedule** - $80,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience - 3-5 years experience $80,000 - $90,000 - 5+ years experience $90,000+ - Full-time, 40 hours, Monday through Friday - A 32-hour schedule, Monday through Thursday, may be considered for the right candidate, with salary prorated accordingly **Benefits** - Paid sick time and flexible scheduling when needed - Paid holidays, including July 4th, Christmas, New Year’s, and select additional days - Paid vacation: - 10 days after year 1 - 15 days after year 2 - 20 days after 5 years - Unpaid time off with advance notice - Small, supportive office environment where your work has direct impact **Work Environment** This is a quiet, professional office with a mix of client interaction and focused work time. Ideal for someone who values both independence and consistency. **How to Apply** Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. We will contact candidates whose background aligns with the role. ## Apply [Apply at Build My Great Team](https://apply.workable.com/bmgt/j/C93B3C6939/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)