Estate Planning Paralegal

LHH; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm in Fort Lauderdale to add an Estate Planning Paralegal to its growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing estate planning documents and some exposure to guardianship matters.

This role emphasizes the transactional side of estate planning and offers opportunities to work on sophisticated planning matters within a collaborative, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Estate Planning Paralegal
• Experience drafting estate planning documents
• Guardianship experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related instruments
• Assist attorneys with estate planning matters from intake through execution
• Support guardianship-related matters and filings
• Coordinate document execution and maintain client files
• Communicate with clients regarding information and documentation needed for planning matters
• Ensure accuracy and compliance throughout the document preparation process

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking in a fast-paced legal环境

Job description

LHH Recruitment solutions is currently partnering with a well-established law firm in the Fort Lauderdale area that is looking to add an Estate Planning Paralegal to its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who enjoys the transactional side of estate planning and wants to focus on sophisticated planning matters rather than litigation. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing estate planning documents and some exposure to guardianship matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related instruments
• Assist attorneys with estate planning matters from intake through execution
• Support guardianship-related matters and filings
• Coordinate document execution and maintain client files
• Communicate with clients regarding information and documentation needed for planning matters
• Ensure accuracy and compliance throughout the document preparation process

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Estate Planning Paralegal
• Experience drafting estate planning documents
• Guardianship experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment
• Competitive salary ranging from $65,000-$85,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a highly respected legal team
• Collaborative and professional work environment

If you have estate planning experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Fort Lauderdale, I'd love to connect.