Probate, Estate & Trust Paralegal

Miami Family Law Group; Miami (FL); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Health Care FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Educational course reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Miami Family Law Group seeks an experienced Probate Paralegal to manage estate administration, probate proceedings, and related legal documentation. You'll support attorneys in handling complex estates, trust administration, and family law matters with probate components.

This role requires strong probate expertise and the ability to manage multiple cases with precision while maintaining compliance with court deadlines.

Competenze

• Minimum 3+ years probate experience in a law office setting (required - no exceptions).
• Deep knowledge of Florida probate law, estate administration procedures, and UCC provisions.
• Proficiency with legal case management software (e.g., Clio, LexisNexis, PCLaw, or similar).
• Strong writing and legal research skills; ability to draft court documents.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Attention to detail in proofreading and document organization.
• Effective client communication and interviewing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Mansioni

• Prepare and review probate documents for proceedings, estate transfers, wills, trusts, and administration.
• Conduct legal research on probate procedures, Florida statutes, and estate planning practices.
• Manage case files and deadlines using a case management system; maintain organized documentation.
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and court filings.
• Coordinate client interviews and gather estate and family law documentation.

Conoscenze

Probate experience

Florida probate law

Case management

Court documents

Attention to detail

Client communication

Independent work

Strumenti

Clio

LexisNexis

PCLaw

Descrizione del lavoro

Miami Family Law Group seeks an experienced Probate Paralegal to manage estate administration, probate proceedings, and related legal documentation. You'll support attorneys in handling complex estates, trust administration, and family law matters with probate components. This role requires strong probate expertise and the ability to manage multiple cases with precision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review legal documents for probate proceedings, estate transfers, wills, trusts, and estate administration
• Conduct legal research on probate procedures, UCC law, Florida statutes, and estate planning best practices
• Manage case files and deadlines using case management systems; maintain organized, accurate documentation
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and court filings
• Coordinate client interviews; gather and organize estate and family law documentation
• Research and analyze estate assets, liabilities, and distribution requirements
• Support attorneys in probate litigation and contested estate matters
• Maintain compliance with court filing deadlines and procedural requirements
• Perform data entry and document review; proofread for accuracy and completeness

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years probate experience in a law office setting(required - no exceptions)
• Deep knowledge of Florida probate law, estate administration procedures, and UCC provisions
• Proficiency with legal case management software (e.g., Clio, LexisNexis, PCLaw, or similar)
• Strong writing and legal research skills; ability to draft court documents
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Attention to detail in proofreading and document organization
• Effective client communication and interviewing skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Experience with family law matters involving estate planning or probate components
• Familiarity with trust administration and fiduciary accounting
• Experience managing contested probate or estate litigation

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Educational course reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays