Private Wealth - Trusts & Estates, Probate Paralegal

JM Networking LLC.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm collaboration in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Private Wealth - Trusts & Estates/Probate Paralegal to join their team. The candidate will manage probate and trust administration tasks while supporting attorneys. A minimum of five years of administrative experience in a fast-paced legal environment is required. The position is full-time and in-office, working collaboratively in a dynamic legal setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as an administrative or executive assistant in a professional services environment.
• Experience supporting attorneys or executives in high-volume, deadline-driven settings.
• At least two years of legal secretary or legal administrative support experience at a mid-to-large law firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate and post-death trust administration.
• File probate documents with courts throughout Florida.
• Marshal and obtain values of estate assets.
• Prepare federal estate and gift tax returns.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Client service orientation

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Legal secretary or legal administrative support experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

iManage

Filesite

Job description

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

On-site

About the Role

Salary Range $90,000 - $110,000 Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Included, but are not limited to, probate and post-death trust administration (including preparation of probate - pleadings and trust administration documents).
• Filing probate documents with courts throughout the State of Florida and managing dockets.
• Marshaling and obtaining values of estate assets.
• Assisting in the preparation of federal estate and, less frequently, gift tax returns.

Requirements

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor

Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Exceptional client service orientation, demonstrating discretion and professionalism

Comfortable working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines

Flexible and willing to work overtime when necessary

Education & Prior Experience

Minimum of five years of experience as an administrative or executive assistant in a professional services environment, preferably within a law firm

Experience supporting attorneys or executives in high-volume, deadline-driven settings

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred

At least two years of legal secretary or legal administrative support experience at a mid-to-large law firm

Technology

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Experience with document management systems required; familiarity with iManage and/or Filesite is a plus

About the Company

About the Employer

JM Networking, LLC is partnering with a prestigious law firm to hire a Private Wealth - Trusts & Estates/Probate Paralegal Team in Fort Lauderdale. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and resourceful professional to join a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment.

Our client is a leading law firm that values collaboration, precision, and client-focused service. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of anticipating the needs of attorneys and clients alike. This role is central to ensuring the efficient flow of legal and administrative processes across the Corporate practice group.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Fort Lauderdale. The selected candidate will be expected to participate in regular on-site operations, including meetings, team collaboration, and ongoing training.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality support and thrive in a high-performance legal setting, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

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