Legal Assistant (Trust/Estate/Probate)
Direct Hire West Palm Beach, FL
TempExperts is seeking a Legal Assistant with Trust/Estate/Probate experience to join a thriving firm in West Palm Beach, FL!
Responsibilities:
Prepare documents for attorney review, including Florida Probate pleadings and other documents for sophisticated trust and estate administration matters.
Prepare initial drafts of trust and estate-related tax returns.
Prepare trust and estate accounting and administer guardianships.
Gather, organize, summarize, and index documents from various sources.
Attend and participate in client meetings and document executions.
Complete special projects.
Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Draft legal documents, including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
Ability to perform tasks utilizing legal office software such as document management and billing software. Experience in Coyote is a plus.
Full proficiency with advanced, multifunction word processing software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and PDF programs) and proficient in Double Time.
Strong background in the Florida Probate Code and Florida Trust Code.
Proficiency with GEMS.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Bachelor’s degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal educational program or a four-year degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-certified program are preferred.
Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required with six (6) years of paralegal or relevant legal experience and a paralegal certificate required.
Minimum five (5) years of prior paralegal, relevant legal experience.
Paralegal Certification a plus.
Demonstrated solid knowledge in one or more areas of law and its processes.
Knowledge of specific practice groups, i.e., litigation, trust & estates, real estate, and corporate tax practices.
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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If interested please apply online or call 727.210.7855.
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