Paralegal

Rise Up Legal | Attorneys-at-Law; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Up Legal | Attorneys-at-Law in Jacksonville Beach, FL is seeking a full-time Paralegal to support our estate planning, probate, trust administration, and business planning matters by drafting and organizing legal documents, maintaining case files, and coordinating client communications.

Daily tasks include preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents; assisting with probate filings and trust administration; and conducting legal and factual research.

Qualifications

• Must-have knowledge of estate planning, probate, and business law concepts.
• Ability to draft, format, and organize estate planning and probate documents.
• Clear written communication and professional client interaction.
• Strong legal research and fact-finding abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and organize wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.
• Maintain case files and coordinate client communications.
• Assist with probate filings and trust administration paperwork.
• Conduct legal and factual research to support case strategy.
• Review and summarize documents, track deadlines, and schedule hearings.

Skills

Estate planning knowledge

Probate procedures understanding

Legal document drafting

Client communication

Research

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Rise Up Legal | Attorneys-at-Law is a Florida-based law firm focused on helping families with comprehensive estate planning, from basic wills and trusts to complex private family foundations. The firm assists clients in preparing and updating key documents such as revocable living trusts, last wills and testaments, durable powers of attorney, HIPAA waivers, and healthcare surrogate nominations. Rise Up Legal also represents successor trustees and personal representatives in Florida probate and trust administration, guiding them through the tracking, management, and distribution of estate assets. In addition, the firm provides business planning and asset protection services, supporting business owners with legal compliance, succession planning, and legacy preservation through tools like irrevocable trusts and family partnerships. All firm communications are informational only and do not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.

Role Description

The Paralegal is a full-time, on-site role based in Jacksonville Beach, FL. The Paralegal will support attorneys in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and business planning matters by drafting and organizing legal documents, maintaining case files, and coordinating client communications. Daily tasks include preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents; assisting with probate filings and trust administration paperwork; and conducting legal and factual research to support case strategy. The role also involves reviewing and summarizing documents, tracking deadlines, scheduling appointments and hearings, and helping ensure compliance with court and regulatory requirements. The Paralegal will collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to provide responsive, professional service to clients and contribute to efficient case management.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Law and a foundational understanding of estate planning, probate, and business law concepts.
• Candidates should possess skills in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing estate planning and probate documents.
• Candidates should possess skills in Communication, including clear written communication, professional client interaction, and collaboration with attorneys and staff.
• Candidates should possess skills in Research, including legal research, fact-finding, and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Candidates should possess skills in Document Review, including careful proofreading, issue spotting, and ensuring accuracy and compliance in legal filings.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal practice management software, Microsoft Office, and online research tools; familiarity with Florida court systems is beneficial.
• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in estate planning, probate, or related areas is preferred; a paralegal certificate or relevant degree is desirable.