Legal Assistant - Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm

Job Description

Job Description

LEGAL 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 role
• Is self-directed and comfortable managing their own workload
• Enjoys a quiet, focused office environment
• Wants to learn substantive probate practice

What You'll Do

• Prepare and finalize legal documents and court filings (Florida Courts E-Filing Portal)
• Manage the calendar: filing deadlines, hearings, and appointments
• Maintain client files start to finish, physical and electronic
• Answer 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 essential
• Handle mail, correspondence, and general office administration

Looking For

• 2+ years in a law office, courthouse, or comparable professional setting
• Florida probate or estate planning experience strongly preferred — the attorney will train the right candidate with solid fundamentals
• Strong writing, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and standard office technology
• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent training a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $48,000–$56,000 annually, based on experience
• Medical Insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Free parking at the office
• Annual performance review directly with the attorney

Schedule & 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.

Small law office; sole practitioner; committed to helping clients.

Company Description

Small law office; sole practitioner; committed to helping clients.