Senior Paralegal – Probate, Trusts & Commercial Litigation
Location: Remote (with firm time-zone alignment) or Hybrid (Champaign Office) Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Rincker Law is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to support a growing practice that includes probate, guardianship, trust administration, and commercial litigation. This role is ideal for a paralegal who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing matters from intake through resolution in both estate-related and litigation contexts. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly support attorney efficiency and client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Support probate, guardianship, and trust administration matters from opening through closing
- Prepare and file court documents; manage deadlines, calendaring, and compliance requirements
- Draft correspondence, notices, and routine pleadings under attorney supervision
- Maintain matter organization, including pleadings lists and client communications
- Coordinate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel as appropriate
- Assist with commercial litigation support, including document organization, discovery coordination, and trial prep as needed
Qualifications
- 5+ years of paralegal experience, with meaningful experience in probate/estate matters
- Comfort working independently with minimal oversight once trained
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Litigation support experience strongly preferred
- Experience working in a remote or fast-paced law firm environment is a plus
Why This Role
- Stable, well-defined workload supporting a dedicated attorney
- Opportunity to work across both trusts & estates and litigation
- Professional environment that values experience, accuracy, and accountability
Who We Are & How We Work Rincker Law is a data‑driven, growth‑oriented law firm built for scale, sustainability, and exceptional client service. We intentionally operate differently than traditional firms and we are looking for people who thrive in that environment. We use multiple technology platforms, including Asana, NetDocuments, Cosmolex, and Lawmatics, to create clarity around work, deadlines, communication, and ownership. Our systems are designed to support collaboration, reduce friction, and allow our team to focus on their highest and best use rather than unnecessary inefficiencies. Time matters here. We track time and talk openly about time, not as pressure, but as a tool. We use time data to set clear goals, improve productivity, align workloads, and ensure we are serving clients at the highest level without sacrificing personal or professional boundaries. Our goal is sustainable excellence: strong results for our clients and a healthy, long‑term work environment for our team. We believe that process and accountability are not micromanagement when they are implemented thoughtfully and consistently. Instead, they create autonomy, trust, and clarity. Our best team members appreciate knowing what success looks like, how their work fits into the bigger picture, and how their contributions move the firm and their own careers forward. Rincker Law is led by an entrepreneur with a high‑growth vision: building niche legal practices across multiple states, supported by strong systems, skilled professionals, and shared ownership of outcomes. We are looking for candidates who align with that vision. people who enjoy building, improving, and being part of something intentionally designed rather than “how it’s always been done.” If you value structure, transparency, purposeful growth, and doing excellent work within clear boundaries, you will likely thrive here. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job