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Estate Planning Paralegal

Trust Counsel PL
On-site
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
$50,000 - $75,000 USD yearly

A successful, outside-the-box, growing-rapidly law office serving families and businesses is looking for a friendly, sharp, and confident Client Facing Paralegal.

This role involves working directly under the estate planning attorneys as well as the Associate/Director of Planning. This team member creates a relationship with the client that starts when they engage the firm and becomes the client’s main point of contact until the conclusion of representation.

This is an in-office position. This is a long-term position with room for growth.

  • Create and review spreadsheets and other documents to confirm design and instructions for the client’s needs
  • Confirm details and address any questions with the client
  • Use professional software to assist in drafting various estate planning legal documents such as trusts, wills, codicils, ancillary documents, real estate deeds, affidavits and other assignments and acceptances
  • Design and present estate plans, kids protection plans, and corporate black bookbinders to clients
  • File corporate formations and entity maintenance
  • Prepare EIN authorization, and SS4 Forms, and obtain EINs
  • Lead the signing ceremony meeting and notarize all documents
  • Assist clients in titling and naming of assets
  • Manage various databases and software programs
  • Uphold a strong work ethic, good judgment, professional appearance, and a positive demeanor

  • A Bachelor's degree is a plus
  • At least 5 years of experience in estate planning paralegal work
  • Demonstrated competence in working with multiple databases (e.g. Clio, Monday.com, Wealth Counsel), as well as various portals and programs
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe applications
  • An aptitude for effective verbal and written communication
  • A driven work ethic and the capacity to exercise sound judgment
  • A responsible attitude and an appropriate demeanor