Well-established small Clearwater law firm is seeking an experienced (2+ years) full-time probate and estate paralegal (40 hours p/week). Certified Florida Paralegal or Florida Registered Paralegal preferred, IN OFFICE WORK ONLY.
Our practice is very busy and successful. We are looking for a well-qualified candidate who has the talent and drive to complement our firm’s top-rated reputation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This is a unique opportunity and the job will fill fast.
The ideal candidate is an experienced paralegal with a good work ethic, detail-oriented, organized, can complete their work promptly with minimal supervision, multitask, and is proficient with computers, Florida E-File portal, Westlaw Form Builder, Westlaw legal research, legal calendaring, Word, Excel, Outlook, document drafting, and has good communication skills.
The paralegal will be responsible for assisting in drafting, editing, reviewing, and filing all probate, estate, and business-related documents and forms in a timely and efficient manner. There will be extensive communication with clients as the paralegal is the primary interface between attorneys and the firm’s clients. Strong organizational and time management skills are a must. The firm’s attorney rely on their paralegals to calculate and calendar deadlines to ensure deadlines are not missed. Must be detailed oriented, accurate, and efficient in using the technological resources needed to complete assigned work. This position requires dealing with sensitive, confidential information as well as administrative duties related to the preparation, organization, and maintenance of the client’s file.
The position will involve working with the Firm’s attorneys and assisting the other Firm staff with the following tasks:
- Setting up, organizing, and maintaining client files;
- Assisting attorneys with legal research and writing, editing and proofreading various legal documents, including but not limited to probate and estate planning documents, complaints, discovery requests, motions, and client letters;
- E-Filing documents in the Florida E-File system, JAWS, and e-recording systems;
- Coordinating and scheduling hearings and mediations, with the Judicial assistants, opposing counsel, and clients;
- Communicating with clients via email and telephone calls;
- Managing docket deadlines and attorneys’ calendars, and communicating with attorneys to ensure deadlines are not missed; and
- Answering phones and greeting clients as needed.
If you are an experienced and skilled paralegal looking for an opportunity to work in a small, friendly, family-orientated legal office, we would love to hear from you.
We offer benefits including:
- 401k with matching,
- Health insurance (employer pays 100% of the premiums),
- Paid time off, and
- other insurances via Aflac
Only qualified candidates willing to work full-time in the office will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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