Probate Paralegal

Vaco is hiring

Probate Paralegal Location:

Vero Beach, FL Shift:

Monday-Friday 8:30-5 (they work a 37.5 work week) Compensation Range - $65-$80/annually

BOE Duties and Responsibilities:

Draft and file pleadings for summary, formal and ancillary administrations. Draft and file probate documents such as petitions, inventories, and accountings. Manage estate inventories and ensure accurate documentation of assets and liabilities. Prepare estate and gift tax returns. Organize and maintain case files, oversee case calendars, and monitor crucial deadlines. Maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with firm policies utilizing the firm's document management system. Format and proofread correspondence, memos, and other legal documents from written and/or dictated attorney drafts. Schedule and calendar client meetings, as well as monitor attorney calendars. Submit billing entries, as well as expense reports.

Qualifications:

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must possess a working knowledge of Florida probate and trust laws. Ability to manage shifting priorities. Highly detail oriented and organized. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of 3-5+ years' relevant experience within an estate planning practice area (Required). Probate experience required Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF (Required). Experience with legal management softwares, such as iManage and Surepoint (Preferred). Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.