Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Boca Raton seeks a full-time Probate Paralegal to support attorneys on probate matters. You will work with clients, personal representatives, trustees and beneficiaries, preparing deeds, forms, inventories and asset transfers while analyzing assets and assisting with valuations.

Desirable Florida probate/trusts experience, strong math and computer skills, e-filing proficiency, and excellent communication and organization abilities are required to excel

Qualifications

• Prior probate, trusts and estates experience in Florida.
• Familiarity with probate process and rules.
• Excellent math and computer skills, Florida e-filing proficiency.
• Knowledge of federal estate tax returns helps.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, able to prioritize and service clients.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, personal representatives, trustees and beneficiaries.
• Prepare deeds, probate forms, pleadings, inventories and asset transfer documents.
• Organize and analyze assets and assist with valuations.
• Review information from bank, brokerage and other financial statements.

Skills

Probate experience

Trusts & estates

Florida rules

E-filing Florida

Math skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Multi-tasking

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Probate Paralegal who is looking to join a team that appreciates your expertise? Do you have a deep understanding of all facets of trust and probate administration? If so, the Boca Raton Office of Nelson Mullins is looking for a full-time Paralegal to work with attorneys and clients on probate matters. Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 firm, is currently seeking a Paralegal with experience supporting corporate attorneys to provide an elevated level of administrative support and assistance to a busy team of corporate legal professionals in our Boca Raton office.

A Day in the Life

As a key member of our Estate Planning team, you’ll work closely with attorneys and clients throughout the probate process. Your responsibilities will include communicating with clients, personal representatives, trustees, family members, and beneficiaries; preparing deeds, probate forms, pleadings, inventories, and asset transfer documents; organizing and analyzing assets and assisting with valuations; and reviewing information from bank, brokerage, and other financial statements.

We Know You

Desirable skills include prior probate, trusts, and estates experience in Florida as a paralegal or administrative assistant; familiarity with the probate process and rules; excellent math and computer skills, proficiency with Florida courts e-filing; familiarity with federal estate tax returns; strong communication and organization skills; detail oriented and self-motivated; understand prioritization and client service; and multi-task in a busy practice.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.