Trusts & Estates Paralegal

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. invites an experienced Paralegal to join its estate and trust administration team in Naples, FL.

This full-time, onsite role focuses on Florida probate, trust settlement, and related federal transfer tax filings for high-net-worth estates. You will manage administration from asset collection to final distributions, draft probate pleadings, prepare tax returns, and coordinate deadlines while maintaining strong client communications with attorneys and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Florida estate and trust administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of probate, trust, and tax processes.
• Paralegal certificate or formal legal training; 4-year degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate and trust administration from asset collection to final distributions.
• Prepare inventories, schedules, and accountings using data from multiple sources.
• Draft probate pleadings and fiduciary documents for review and e-filing.
• Assist in preparing estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns (Form 706, 709, 1041).
• Coordinate deadlines, monitor case schedules, and support attorneys proactively.
• Maintain clear client communication and act as liaison between attorneys and families.
• Use legal and tax software platforms to streamline filings and documentation.
• Edit and proofread all work for accuracy and compliance with Florida and federal law.

Skills

Writing

Organization

Client service

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Florida e-filing systems

Estate/trust software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re recruiting on behalf of a client seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their estate and trust administration team in Naples. This is a full-time, onsite role supporting high-net-worth estate matters, with a focus on Florida probate, trust settlement, and related federal transfer tax filings.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage estate and trust administration from asset collection to final distributions
• Prepare inventories, schedules, and accountings using data from multiple sources
• Draft probate pleadings and fiduciary documents for review and e-filing
• Assist in preparing estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns (Form 706, Form 709, Form 1041)
• Coordinate deadlines, monitor case schedules, and support attorneys proactively
• Maintain clear client communication and act as liaison between attorneys and families
• Use legal and tax software platforms to streamline filings and documentation
• Edit and proofread all work for accuracy and compliance with Florida and federal law

What You Bring:

• Background in Florida estate and trust administration (at least 5 years)
• Strong understanding of probate, trust, and tax processes, including federal transfer taxes
• Experience with Florida e-filing systems and probate software
• Paralegal certificate or formal legal training; 4-year degree preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and estate/trust software platforms
• Exceptional writing, organization, and client service skills