Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant/Paralegal-FT. Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Industry: Legal Job Number: 53621817 Pay Rate: $60000-80000 / year

Job Description

We are searching for a Legal Assistant for our client in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This role provides administrative and legal support to attorneys handling estate planning and estate and trust administration matters.
 
Key Responsibilities 
  • Provide full administrative support to attorneys in estate planning and estate and trust administration matters.
  • Prepare, proofread, and file pleadings and legal documents in accordance with Florida state court requirements and electronic filing systems.
  • Schedule state court hearings, calculate deadlines, and ensure compliance with procedural rules.
  • Manage case opening, conflicts checks, billing coordination, records, and firm-wide administrative processes.
  • Assist with client billing, including entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, calendaring billing deadlines, and delivering invoices.
  • Track attorney, firm, and client expenses and process reimbursements and payments using firm software.
  • Manage electronic and paper case files, incoming and outgoing mail, and client correspondence.
  • Answer, screen, and direct phone calls and emails while coordinating client and attorney schedules.
 
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of law firm experience as a legal assistant and/or paralegal supporting estate planning or estate and trust administration matters.
  • Experience working in a mid- to large-sized law firm and supporting multiple attorneys.
  • Working knowledge of Florida probate procedures and court filing requirements; probate experience is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and law firm case management and billing systems.
  • Experience with iManage, SmartTime, Aderant, Wealth Counsel, Estate Works, and Hot Docs is a plus.
  • Ability to work onsite with consistent physical attendance.
 
If you feel you meet the above qualifications, please apply for immediate consideration.
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law. EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI).
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