Estate Planning Legal Assistant

Estate Planning Assistant / Paralegal

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced estate planning assistant/paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as wills, trusts, deeds, and powers of attorney, conduct research, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.

Must have estate planning, probate, or guardianship experience in Florida, have the ability to work in our Jacksonville office.

Responsibilities

• Aid lawyers in the preparation and execution of estate planning documents, probate cases, and guardianship cases
• Prepare and File Deeds
• Review bank statements for Guardianship and Probate accountings
• Talk with clients to gather information about their legal issues
• Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining our computerized case management system
• Follow up on leads and client inquiries
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings for estate planning, probate, and guardianship cases
• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews

Qualifications

• Must have significant law office experience with Estate Planning, Probate, or Guardianship
• Talented communicator and writer
• Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
• Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
• At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree desired

Compensation $50,000 - $65,000 yearly About Law Office of David M. Goldman

The Law Office of David M. Goldman was founded by lawyers who have been clients in the past. As a result, our services, fees, and business objectives are centered around the client's perspective.

We believe that communication is the key to successful business relationships and will strive to be available to meet your needs in a timely manner. We have AV-rated lawyers who are rated among the best in the country by Martindale and Lawyers.com. Likewise, we are looking for long-term relationships with our employees. If you are looking for more than a job, we would like to welcome you to our family.