POSITION TITLE: Paralegal (Estate Planning and Probate)
SALARY: $66,000
SUMMARY: The essential function is to provide case management support to an established solo-practitioner attorney, including: Wills, Trusts, Estates, Probate & Guardianship.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1) Organizing client files;
2) Meeting Court and law office deadlines;
3) Document and word processing preparation, including drafting court documents;
4) Processing Inbound/outbound mail;
5) Answering and making phone calls; and
6) Scheduling appointments and calendaring case specific events, such as filing deadlines and hearings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ideal candidate must be responsible, organized, and efficient. Position offered is full time, in-person and is a small law office setting (solo attorney). Must be able to work in person at attorney's law office located in South Tampa.* Paralegal will work closely and directly with Attorney, daily and must be able to work independently and have knowledge of Florida probate law and procedures. Communication skills to positively represent the Law Office successfully and clearly are important. Must be able to work independently and as a team member. Attention to detail is required.
Ideal candidate must have 2 years of college or vocational school education in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operation or similar field and at least 3 years experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or clerk (in law firm setting or courthouse or combination of the two). Probate or family law experience is required.
BENEFITS PACKAGE: Medical Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Holidays, Retirement Plan, and Parking
Please submit: Cover Letter, Resume, and 2 References.
Job Type: Full-time.*
*The essential and daily functions of the Job for Paralegal must be performed in person. To maintain workflow and to meet the essential and minimum requirements of the position, the qualified candidate must be able to work in person during normal business hours (Monday through Friday; 8:00 am – 5 pm). Lunch is from 12 pm to 1 pm.
Work Remotely
NoJob Type: Full-time
Salary: $66,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Medical InsurancePaid time offRetirement planSchedule:
8 hour shift1 hour lunchMonday to FridayTravel requirement:
No travel, except to CourthouseAbility to commute/relocate:
Tampa, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:
Associate (Preferred)Experience:
Legal Experience Required: 3 years PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE.Work Location: In person
\nCompany DescriptionSmall law office; sole practitioner; committed to helping clients.
Company DescriptionSmall law office; sole practitioner; committed to helping clients. Read LessLEGAL ASSISTANT — Small Estate Planning & Probate Law Office (South Tampa)
Compensation: $48,000–$56,000 per year, depending on experience
About the Office
This is a solo attorney's practice in South Tampa focused on wills, trusts, estates, probate, guardianship, and trust administration, including contested probate litigation. The office is small: one attorney, one legal assistant. The work is varied, and the legal assistant carries real responsibility across every case.
You will work directly with the attorney daily and see cases from intake to closing.
Who Thrives Here
This job fits someone who:
Prefers varied work over a single narrow roleIs self-directed and comfortable managing their own workloadEnjoys a quiet, focused office environmentWants to learn substantive probate practiceWhat You'll Do
Prepare and finalize legal documents and court filings (Florida Courts E-Filing Portal)Manage the calendar: filing deadlines, hearings, and appointmentsMaintain client files start to finish, physical and electronicAnswer phones and serve as the first point of contact for clients — often people dealing with a death in the family, so professionalism and courtesy are essentialHandle mail, correspondence, and general office administrationLooking For
2+ years in a law office, courthouse, or comparable professional settingFlorida probate or estate planning experience strongly preferred — the attorney will train the right candidate with solid fundamentalsStrong writing, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and standard office technologyAssociate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent training a plusCompensation & Benefits
$48,000–$56,000 annually, based on experienceMedical InsurancePaid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysRetirement planFree parking at the officeAnnual performance review directly with the attorneySchedule & Location
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., in person at our South Tampa office. 1 hour for lunch (12- 1 pm). The role supports daily operations and cannot be performed remotely. Occasional travel to the Hillsborough County courthouse.
To Apply
Submit a resume and a brief cover letter describing your legal office experience and why a small-office setting appeals to you. References requested at the interview stage.
\nCompany DescriptionSmall law office; sole practitioner; committed to helping clients.
Company DescriptionSmall law office; sole practitioner; committed to helping clients. Read Less