Paralegal

$85,280 - $91,520/Yr

Confidential - West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

West Palm Beach, FL

About the position

The Trusts & Estates Paralegal position in West Palm Beach involves providing comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys in estate and trust administration cases. The role requires a commitment to high-quality service, integrity, and excellence, with responsibilities that include managing multiple projects, effective communication with clients and staff, and maintaining case files.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in estate and trust administration cases from inception to resolution.
• Draft Internal Revenue Service Forms and related correspondence.
• Utilize Florida court filing systems to file pleadings according to court requirements.
• Schedule state court hearings and client appointments in coordination with attorneys.
• Manage electronic and paper case files, including maintaining a reminder system for deadlines.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence to beneficiaries, creditors, and clients.
• Answer, screen, direct, and place telephone calls and emails.
• Deliver outstanding client service and quality.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of law firm administrative experience, preferably as a paralegal in estate and trust administrations.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and law firm case management and billing software.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of FileSite, CMS, SmartTime, Aderant, and HotDocs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off