Paralegal or Legal Assistant – Private Client Services

Gray Robinson; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayRobinson in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant with a minimum of five years of probate experience for our Private Client Services team. The role focuses on wealth transfer, estate planning, and trust administration, including electronic filing of probate documents.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, meticulous attention to detail, and strong drafting and proofreading abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role.
• Probate experience is required.
• Experience in wealth transfer, estate planning, and trust administration is preferred.
• Experience with electronic filing of probate court documents is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with probate matters and private client services tasks.
• Prepare and file probate documents and ensure proper transmittal to courts.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal assistant experience

Probate experience

Estate planning

Trust administration

Wealth transfer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paralegal or Legal Assistant – Private Client Services

GrayRobinson, a full-service law and government-consulting firm with 16 offices in Florida and Washington, D.C., has an immediate opening in our Lakeland office for a full-time Private Client Services Paralegal or Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience; probate experience is required. The successful candidate will also possess experience in wealth transfer, estate planning, and trust administration, as well as the electronic filing of probate court documents. This is an on-site position.

This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, meticulous attention to detail (including strong proofreading and drafting skills), the ability to multitask, and organizational skills. Necessary computer skills include Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a professional work environment.GrayRobinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.