Paralegal for Estate Planning

Grimaldi Law Firm; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability insurance (short & long‑amp

Job summary

Grimaldi Law Firm in Hollywood, FL, seeks an energetic Florida Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our in-office team. You will support probate, estate planning, and real estate matters with a focus on client service and accuracy.

The ideal candidate has probate/estate planning experience in Florida, paralegal certification or higher, strong typing (70–100 WPM), and excellent communication. Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification or higher preferred.
• Florida Estate Planning paralegal experience required (2+ years).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Typing 70–100 WPM required.
• Spanish-speaking is a plus.
• Experience with document-building software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organizing Files and moving them forward.
• Docketing and scheduling events.
• Drafting probate pleadings.
• Drafting Estate Planning Documents: Wills, Trusts, Deeds, Durable Power of Attorney.
• Communicating updates to clients and gathering information.
• Helping attorneys prepare for signing meetings.
• Weekly case management meetings and logging updates to case files.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Spanish language

Education

Paralegal certification

High school diploma

Tools

WealthCounsel

Westlaw Form Builder

Clio Manage

Google Workspace

Job description

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Florida Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team. Our main office is located in Hollywood, FL, and this position is an IN-OFFICE position only.

You: Do you want to be valued, trusted, and feel like you're making a difference? We are a forward-thinking paperless Probate, Estate Planning, and Real Estate Law firm that is on track for huge growth, and we need an incredible multitasking human to join us in supporting our team and helping clients.

Us: We want to be known for holding clients' hands through an emotional process, making them feel as though they are in a better position and that they have a team behind them that really cares. We also want to be known for helping our team members hit their professional, personal, and financial goals. We are growing fast, and we need a friendly, team-oriented person who can hit the ground running. We need someone with solid computer skills who loves the idea of working with state-of-the-art programs, applications, and software to make things more efficient.

Benefits for qualified employees include: PTO, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Compensation: $55,000 - $85,000

Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have great time-management skills and organizational skills
• Florida Estate Planning paralegal for 2+ years required
• A high school diploma is required, but advanced training at a college or university is preferred
• Experience with document building software, WealthCounsel, and/or Westlaw Form Builder is required, but we will consider candidates with similar software experience
• Experience with Clio Manage is preferred, but we will consider candidates with similar practice management software experience
• Experience with using Google Mail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar is preferred and a plus, but not required
• Typing 70-100 WPM is required
• Spanish Speaker

Responsibilities

• Organizing Files and moving them forward
• Docketing and scheduling events
• Drafting probate pleadings
• Drafting Estate Planning Documents: Wills, Trusts, Deeds, Durable Power of Attorney
• Communicating updates to clients and gathering information
• Helping attorneys prepare for signing meetings
• Weekly case management meetings and logging updates to case files