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Join Our Team as a Document Specialist
Emrich International Probate Research Inc
Are you a paralegal or legal secretary looking to grow your expertise in a dynamic, international legal environment? Do you take pride in precision, organization, and supporting complex legal processes? If so, we invite you to explore the opportunity to join Emrich International Probate Research Inc as a Document Specialist.
About Us
We are a dynamic and expanding international company and the U.S.-based arm of the Erben-Ermittlung Emrich Group, a leading German probate research firm. Our mission is to locate unknown heirs and reunite them with their rightful inheritances in the U.S., Germany, and beyond.
The Role: Document Specialist
As a Document Specialist, you will be a key player in preparing and managing legal documentation related to kinship and probate proceedings. You’ll collaborate closely with attorneys, clients, and researchers to ensure every case meets legal requirements and progresses smoothly through the estate administration process.
What You’ll Do
Kinship Case Preparation
Interpret intestacy and probate statutes across multiple U.S. states
Draft legal documents and adjust genealogical family trees for court filings
Identify information gaps and coordinate with researchers to resolve them
Serve as the main contact for the company’s external kinship attorneys
Relationship Documentation
Order birth, marriage, and death certificates from relevant agencies
Clarify complex succession lines involving deceased heirs
Client Interaction
Provide updates to clients on the status of legal proceedings
Collect, organize, and manage client-provided documents and authorizations
File and Record Management
Maintain accurate records in our internal database
Prepare case files for attorney review
Upload and transmit documentation securely through internal systems
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary
Solid understanding of legal document preparation and probate law
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Comfort working with legal databases and e-filing systems
Ability to manage multiple cases independently and meet deadlines
What We Offer
Comprehensive onboarding and training in probate and genealogical casework
Salary range: $50,000–$60,658, based on experience and qualifications
Annual bonus
Flexible, trust-based working hours and partial remote work
22 vacation days, all statutory holidays, and 8 paid sick days
Premium health insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Opportunities to attend regular company conferences in Germany
If you're legally savvy, detail-oriented, and passionate about playing a vital role in a meaningful, international mission, we’d love to hear from you.
🗓 Apply by June 30, 2025 — submit your resume and application today!
Contact:
Claudia Haessler Vice-President Emrich International Probate Research Inc 398 Foam St, Suite 200-A Monterey, CA 93940 Phone: 888-205-2668
To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.emrich-ipr.com.
We look forward to receiving your application and the chance of getting to know you!
Emrich International Probate Research Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Opportunities at Emrich International Probate Research Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, ancestry, predisposing genetic characteristics, medical condition, arrest or conviction, lawful activity outside the workplace during non-work hours, such as the use of tobacco products, or any other characteristic protected by law.