Trust and Estates Paralegal in Florida

We are seeking an experienced Trust & Estate/Probate Paralegal to join our high-volume legal team in Downtown Miami. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives under pressure and is skilled in managing complex litigation and e-filing with the courts. A background in trust and estate (T&E) or probate litigation is preferred, but we are open to training candidates with a solid litigation background.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in trust, estate, and probate matters through case preparation, drafting legal documents, and e-filing with the courts.
• Conduct research, manage case files, and ensure compliance with all filing deadlines.
• Assist with commercial litigation and insurance defense cases, as applicable.
• Maintain communication with clients and court personnel, providing timely updates and gathering required information.
• Utilize legal software (NetDocs, Tabs 3) for case...

THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN NAPLES, FLORIDA - WITH FIRM OFERING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

If you’re looking for a career position in a boutique firm where your professionalism and dedication to a job well done are greatly rewarded, we want to hear from you!

Attorney Laird A. Lile is highly regarded as a specialist in estate and trust matters. He has four times been named a Top 10 Super Lawyer in Florida and over 25 times as Top 100 Super Lawyer and serves in numerous appointed and elected positions with The Florida Bar and related organizations. His practice involves estate planning, estate administrations, trust administrations, representation of beneficiaries, and related litigation consultations. Attorney Lile is looking for an experienced paralegal to add to his team.

About The Firm

Trust and estate work requires diligence, accuracy, and attention to detail. We have an extremely busy practice that requires professionalism and a...

A law firm is seeking a full-time Trust and Estates Paralegal to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• handling all phases of estate and trust administration, including probate (knowledge of New Jersey, New York and Florida probate a plus)
• Extensive communication with clients, financial planners and accountants
• Preparation of federal and state estate tax returns and fiduciary accountings
• Distribution of estate assets and trust funding, etc.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a similar type role.
• College degree and/or paralegal certificate required.
  
• Superior communication and mathematical skills are a must.
• Strong working knowledge of estate tax software (ONESOURCE/Fast Tax), HotDocs and Microsoft Word a plus.