Trust & Estates Legal Assistant

4-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Trust & Estates Legal Assistant - Fort Lauderdale - 0132

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for trust and estate law? Greenspoon Marder, a prestigious law firm located in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Trust & Estates Department. As a Legal Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and assist with both administrative duties and legal functions. If you have at least four to five years of experience in a law firm setting, specifically handling probate and trust administration for high-end clients, then we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

- Provide legal and non-legal support to attorneys
- Prepare probate pleadings
- Manage inventory and distribution of assets
- Knowledge of IRS forms
- Record documents and deeds with courts, E-Filing
- Proofread all documents and correspondence for accuracy
- Handle billing tasks, including preparing invoices and sending them out to clients
- Enter time and print reports as requested
- Schedule and maintain a calendar for attorneys
- Heavy dictation
- Maintain client files and prepare documents for signings
- Communicate with clients in a professional manner

Qualifications:

- At least four to five years of experience in a law firm setting, specifically handling probate and trust administration for high-end clients
- Strong written communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to handle a high volume and fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail is a must
- Ability to take initiative and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Willingness to learn and ability to interpret and follow instructions quickly and efficiently

We offer great benefits, including heavily subsidized health insurance premiums, firm-paid HSA contributions, dental and vision insurance options, tax-advantaged account options, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. We also provide an Employee Assistance Program, 11 paid holidays, and generous PTO for full-time employees. Additionally, we offer traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one and eligibility for a discretionary Firm matching contribution after one year of service.

At Greenspoon Marder, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Join our team and take your legal career to the next level as a Trust & Estates Legal Assistant at Greenspoon Marder - apply today!

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Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums, Firm paid HSA contributions, Firm paid dental and vision insurance, Tax advantaged account options, Life insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 11 paid holidays, Generous PTO, Traditional and Roth 401(k) options

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Organization, Written Communication, Attention to Detail, Initiative

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Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Extensive knowledge of probate and trust administration, 4-5 years experience in a law firm setting serving high end Trust and Estates/Probate clients

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