Heirs Property Paralegal (Hybrid – Macon, GA)

Are you a legal professional who loves helping families protect their assets, honor their history, and build generational wealth?

Do you thrive when creating order out of complexity—and find satisfaction in organizing systems, conducting research, working as part of a team, and supporting client success?

If so, you might be exactly who we're looking for!

🌟 What Makes This Opportunity Amazing
At McClendon Law and Consulting, LLC, we don’t just handle legal matters—we empower our clients to protect their livelihoods, legacy and land. Based in Macon, GA and serving the entire state, we specialize in estate planning, probate, heirs’ property remediation, farm succession planning, and business planning for farmers, landowners, and small businesses.

As our in-house Paralegal, you’ll be a critical part of our powerhouse legal team. You’ll work closely with our attorney team to support farmers, landowners, and families across the state of Georgia. This role blends estate planning, probate, small business planning, real estate law, and litigation into deeply impactful work.

If you’re organized, resourceful, tech-savvy, and committed to equipping others to thrive economically—this is your opportunity to make a real difference while advancing your career.

💼 What Tasks Does This Role Involve?

• Order, review, and analyze title abstracts and public records
• Conduct title research using courthouse and online records
• Draft deeds, real estate contracts, probate pleadings, estate plans, and other legal documents
• Prepare and file pleadings and other legal documents with courts and public records offices
• Support the advancement of our estate planning, probate, real estate, heirs’ property, and litigation cases
• Build and refine case management systems and workflows
• Conduct family tree research and prepare reports for heirs property matters
• Facilitate client family meetings and document client decisions
• Draft family agreements and help negotiate resolutions among heirs
• Assist with client document signings and notarizations
• Research property co-owners and assist in identifying heirs
• Maintain organized case files and track deadlines
• Prepare trial notebooks and exhibits for litigation matters
• Assist in assembling and preparing witnesses for hearings and trials
• Attend trials and hearings to provide support to the attorney
• Support special projects aimed at building community wealth and stability

💪 You’ll Love This Role If You…

• Are energized by meaningful work that impacts real families and communities
• Are meticulous with details and obsessed with clean, organized systems
• Enjoy combining legal and historical research to tell an impactful and coherent story
• Can manage your workload independently and love setting your own goals
• Value professionalism, compassion, and excellence in your work
• Thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Believe in the power of landownership and building generational wealth
• Like the flexibility of a hybrid schedule (mix of remote and office work)

✅ Requirements

• 3+ years of paralegal experience (estate planning, probate, real estate, and litigation experience preferred)
• Warm, professional communication style—written and verbal
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with case management software; willingness to learn new tech tools
• Reliable transportation for occasional courthouse and client visits
• High degree of honesty, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality
• Natural inclination to create, maintain, and improve systems
• Passion for family history, genealogy, and historical research
• Ability to explain complex legal information in layman’s terms
• Deep commitment to the mission of building generational wealth and promoting racial equity
• Ability to prepare trial notebooks, assemble exhibits, and assist attorneys in court appearances

✨ Bonus Points If You…

• Have experience working with heirs' property or complex real estate issues
• Have assisted farmers with estate or farm succession planning
• Are familiar with Georgia probate procedures and real estate filings
• Have experience conducting genealogical research
• Have helped draft or manage estate plans, probate pleadings, or property agreements
• Have previously worked in a small firm or mission-driven organization

💰 Salary Range

• Salary Range: $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience and skills.
• Growth potential, flexible hybrid schedule, and a mission-driven work environment included.

📹 How to Apply

• Step 1 – Fill out our quick application form: https://forms.gle/issacfSBor6bgGGA9
• Step 2 – Record a short 1–2 minute video telling us:

1. Why you're excited about this opportunity and believe that you will be a good fit
2. What "superpower" you bring to the team
3. One value that is important to you in a workplace

• Step 3 – Upload your resume and a brief cover letter
  
  Please do not call the office regarding the status of your application.

💥 Ready to Join Us?
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis—apply today and help us build something powerful!
McClendon Law and Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.