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Role Description

Our growing boutique law firm is seeking talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in probate, estate planning, trust administration, and guardianship matters, as well as complex estate litigation when needed.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Florida Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience with probate, estate planning, and guardianship matters. Experience with litigation is a plus.

This is a tech-forward, paperless firm that values efficiency, collaboration, and client care. We are looking for team members who are analytical, organized, and client-focused, with the ability to guide families through planning and administration matters with professionalism and empathy.

We pride ourselves on holding clients' hands through emotionally complex processes, while supporting our staff in achieving their professional and personal goals. You will work closely with attorneys, the Operations Manager, and support staff to ensure high-quality service and excellent client outcomes.

Although our firm is based in Coral Gables, Florida, this position is fully remote.

• Support attorneys in taking estate administrations from open to close
• Draft Estate Planning documents and support Attorney from start to finish
• Prepare and draft letters, court documents, discovery, and responses to discovery demands and reports for attorney review
• Meet with clients to review discovery responses
• Help attorneys prepare cases for hearings
• Assist attorneys in the courtroom and meetings
• Conduct thorough legal research into new and novel issues, verifying case law, and reviewing legislation
• Keep clients updated on case progress and gather necessary information
• Assist attorneys in preparing for meetings and hearings
• Attend weekly case management conferences and update case records
• Backup tasks including: e-filing checks, answering calls, scheduling if needed
• Enter time and billing records accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Florida probate, estate planning, and/or guardianship
• High school diploma required; advanced training at a college or university preferred
• Strong experience with Clio Manage, Filevine, LeadDocket, WealthCounsel, or similar document-building and case management software
• Experience with Google Workspace (Mail, Drive, Calendar) preferred but not required
• Ability to type 70–100 WPM
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Paralegal professional certification or advanced paralegal education preferred
• Experience with estate planning, probate administration, and guardianship cases required
• Litigation experience is a plus