Job description

We are hiring a Probate Paralegal able to work onsite in the Fort Laureldale and looking to grow with a respetable Family Law Firm

Fill Time- Direct Hire

$70,000-$75,000 a year salary

Monday- Friday

Regular business hours

We are looking for a self-motivated Legal assistant/paralegal to ensure effective case management of Probate, Trust Administration and Estate Planning related matters handled by our office. We prefer that the individual has at least 3 years of experience with Probate, Trust Administration and Estate Planning, however, we will consider candidates that do not have experience but are teachable and willing to learn. The Legal Assistant will provide a spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney which will consist of the following responsibilities and require the following skills.

Responsibilities - Probate Paralegal

•  Will assist with intake of death certificate and decedent’s estate documentation.
•  Will prepare and file necessary court documents to open estate, process the estate, and close the estate.
•  Schedule hearings, trials, mediations and depositions.
•  Locate and develop case relevant information
•  Prepare certain documents associated with client’s estate planning.
•  Organize and complete estate planning packages for client.
•  Correspondence with the client.
•  Answer and direct phone calls
•  Maintain contact lists
•  Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

Desired Skills - Probate Paralegal

•  Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration.
•  Have a knowledge of the probate process and courts rules in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade.
•  Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
•  Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
•  Computer literacy
•  Proficiency in English
•  Working knowledge of case management software
•  Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
•  Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
•  Ability to work well with a team.
•  Have a general understanding of estate planning.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Wills, trusts, & estate law: 2 years (Preferred)
• Real Estate Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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