Estate Planning Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Paralegal to join its Jacksonville office. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable legal professional to take ownership of assigned matters and work closely with attorneys in a collaborative, client-focused law firm.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Florida law firm experience, strong document drafting skills, and the ability to manage matters independently with minimal direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and revise wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related estate planning documents.

• Prepare Florida probate petitions, pleadings, notices, inventories, accountings, and closing documents.

• Support formal and summary probate administration and trust administration.

• Prepare guardianship petitions, annual plans, accountings, inventories, and required court filings.

• Assist with trust funding, deed preparation, asset transfers, and document execution.

• Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, and electronic filings through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, personal representatives, guardians, courts, and financial institutions.

• Review financial records and assist with probate and guardianship accountings.

• Identify missing information, track outstanding documents, and move matters toward completion.

• Perform related administrative and case management duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of substantive Florida law firm experience in estate planning, probate, or guardianship; 5+ years preferred.

• Practical experience drafting legal documents and managing cases.

• Working knowledge of Florida estate planning, probate, or guardianship procedures.

• Experience using the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic document management systems.

• Excellent organizational, written communication, and proofreading skills.

• Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.

• Professional and compassionate communication skills when working with clients and families.

• Ability to work full-time in the Jacksonville office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across multiple areas, including estate planning, probate, guardianship, trust administration, or elder law.

• Experience preparing probate or guardianship accountings and recording Florida deeds.

• Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) designation or formal paralegal education.

• Florida notary public commission.

• Familiarity with legal practice management software, document automation, and AI-assisted drafting tools.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\rWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\rOur Services\rW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\rWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\rWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\rOur Expertise\rW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\rAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.