Paralegal

Legal Search Solutions, Inc.; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefit package

Professional yet friendly work environment

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Delray Beach seeks an experienced Paralegal to support its estate planning practice. This role is vital for managing legal documents and coordinating schedules while engaging with high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of legal administrative experience in Trusts & Estates, demonstrates strong technical proficiency, and excels in written and verbal communication. The firm offers an excellent benefit package and a collegial work environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience in Trusts & Estates.
• Proficiency in handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and manage estate planning documents.
• Coordinate attorney schedules and meetings.
• Maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Assist with billing and administrative support.

Skills

Legal administrative experience

Strong technical proficiency with legal software

Excellent written communication skills

Client-service-oriented demeanor

Job description

The South Palm Beach County office of a boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the estate planning practice group. This role is a key support position within a sophisticated practice serving high-net-worth clients.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment, enjoys collaborating closely with attorneys and clients, and upholds the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and manage estate planning and related legal documents
• Coordinate attorney calendars, schedules, and meetings
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical client files
• Assist with billing, time entries, and administrative support

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of legal administrative experience, in Trusts & Estates
• Must work in office M-F.
• Probate and trust admin experience
• 706 Experience
• Must have longevity with previous employment
• Strong technical proficiency and comfort with legal software and document management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, client-service-oriented demeanor
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Why This Role

• Work with a respected and established estate planning team
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-level client matters
• Collegial, professional environment with long-term growth potential

The firm offers an excellent benefit package and salary, and a professional but friendly work environment.