Probate Paralegal

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Probate Paralegal
Location: Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Job Code: 0126
Department: Trusts and Estates
Experience: 2-4 years

Overview:
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Probate Paralegal to join our growing law firm in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. In this role, you will provide legal support to our attorneys and assist in preparing probate pleadings and other legal documents. You will also be responsible for managing inventory and distribution of assets, as well as communicating with clients on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in a similar role and be familiar with IRS forms such as gift and estate tax returns.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide legal support to attorneys
- Prepare probate pleadings and other legal documents
- Manage inventory and distribution of assets
- Knowledge of IRS forms such as gift and estate tax returns
- Record documents and deeds with courts, E-Filing
- Proofread all documents and correspondence for accuracy
- Prepare invoices and send to clients
- Maintain client files and prepare documents for signings
- Communicate with clients in a professional manner
- Maintain confidentiality of client information

Salary Information:
We offer competitive salaries and great benefits, most of which are effective on your first day. These include:

- Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums
- Firm paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 to $1,200 annually
- Dental and vision insurance with options for dependents
- Tax advantaged account options such as Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
- Life and long-term disability insurance paid by the firm
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous PTO for full-time employees
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with discretionary matching contribution after 1 year of service

Additional Information:
Greenspoon Marder is 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.

In Summary:
- Law firm in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Probate Paralegal
- Must have 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
- Responsible for providing legal support to attorneys and preparing probate pleadings and other legal documents
- Familiarity with IRS forms such as gift and estate tax returns is preferred
- Competitive salary and great benefits offered, including health insurance, HSA contributions, dental and vision insurance, and more
- Equal opportunity employer
- All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Not required

Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums, Firm paid HSA contributions, Dental and vision insurance options, Tax advantaged account options, Life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 11 paid holidays, Generous PTO, 401(k) with matching contribution

English

Legal Support, Probate Pleadings, Legal Documents, Asset Distribution, IRS Forms, E-Filing, Proofreading, Billing, Time Management, Client Communication, Confidentiality

Paralegal Certification or Equivalent Experience

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [contact email]

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certification or Equivalent Experience

Legal