Estate Planning Paralegal
Description
Pay: $62,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Work on meaningful estate planning matters that help individuals and families protect their assets and plan for the future.
- Gain exposure to sophisticated wills, trusts, and complex estate planning documents.
- Join an established, collaborative law firm that values your expertise, initiative, and contributions.
- Enjoy excellent benefits, generous paid time off, and competitive compensation based on experience.
- Work alongside knowledgeable attorneys in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth.
- Build a rewarding long-term career while making a positive impact on clients and their families.
Location
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Full-Time, On-Site
Join us in our Ponte Vedra Beach office, where you'll enjoy a collaborative, professional environment and the opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys. This is a fully in-office position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional overtime as needed.
Note
Hands-on experience drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents is required. We are primarily seeking candidates with 2+ years of paralegal experience, a bachelor's degree, and either NALA certification or a willingness to pursue certification.
About Us
Confidential Employer.
We are an established, full-service law firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate important legal matters with confidence.
Our team believes that great work begins with great people. We foster a supportive, collegial environment where professionalism, teamwork, and meaningful client service are at the heart of everything we do.
We're excited to welcome an Estate Planning Paralegal who enjoys detailed legal work and wants to grow with a respected team.
Job Description
- Draft and prepare estate planning documents, including simple and complex wills, revocable living trusts, and irrevocable trusts.
- Assist with drafting life insurance trusts, powers of attorney, and other sophisticated estate planning instruments.
- Work closely with attorneys to prepare accurate, customized documents that meet clients' estate planning needs.
- Review, proofread, and organize legal documents while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and other professionals throughout the estate planning process.
- Manage multiple matters and deadlines while ensuring documents are completed efficiently and accurately.
- Maintain confidential client records and sensitive financial information with professionalism and discretion.
- Collaborate with a supportive legal team while taking initiative and independently managing assigned responsibilities.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of paralegal experience preferred, including substantial legal document drafting.
- Hands-on experience drafting wills, trusts, and estate planning documents required.
- Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university required.
- NALA Certified Paralegal credential or willingness to work toward certification.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong organizational, proofreading, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively.
- Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented approach to client service.
- Ability to work full-time, on-site in Ponte Vedra Beach, with overtime as needed.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll be part of a team that values the important work paralegals do every day. We believe in investing in our people, recognizing their contributions, and creating an environment where everyone can succeed.
With sophisticated estate planning work, experienced colleagues, excellent benefits, generous paid time off, and opportunities to build your skills, this is a wonderful place to take the next step in your paralegal career.
If you enjoy drafting estate planning documents, working with supportive attorneys, and helping families plan for their futures, we'd love to hear from you!
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Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance