Probate & Estate Planning Paralegal

Kushi Law Firm, P.A.

Probate & Estate Planning Paralegal, Naples, Florida,

Full Time
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About Probate & Estate Planning Paralegal

Were hiring an experienced Probate, Guardianship, Estate Planning, and Trust Administration Paralegal with at least 5 years of experience in Florida law. Be able to take a probate case from beginning to end with little supervision. Experience in Collier and Lee County preferred.

Doing this job right requires the right combination of empathy, communication skills, attention to detail, and technical skills. You'll play an integral role in creating memorable client experiences and helping grow the firm. Must be kind, have a positive disposition, and enjoy helping people.

We offer paid holidays, IRA contributions by the firm whether or not the employee contributes, health insurance, paid vacation, PTO, life insurance, and short disability insurance. We also have awesome Nespresso lattes, cappuccino, and espresso coffee, so you can save your money from having to go to Starbucks every day. We can do flex of in-office and remote work.

Top 10 reasons to work at the Firm:

  • An estate plan for you and your spouse/partner at no cost
  • A growing list of benefits
  • The ability to grow personally, professionally, and financially with a local, development firm
  • The chance to grow a company from the ground floor
  • You get to work for a business owner who stresses a healthy work/life balance
  • We learn by doing - one on one with the attorney/owner
  • Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses
  • A private office
  • Espresso, cappuccinos, and latte in-house (better than Starbucks)
  • Work for a firm that values your input, listens to your ideas, and works with you to help awesome clients achieve their goals

Responsibilities
  • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
  • Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems

  • Prepare all documents necessary to handle a summary, formal and ancillary probate in Florida
  • Prepare estate planning documents
  • Be a witness in signing ceremonies
  • Prepare estate planning binders

Qualifications
  • Talented communicator and writer
  • Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
  • Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education

  • At least 5 years of experience is a must.

Please apply if:

  • You have experience
  • Your professional life doesn't take a backseat to your personal life (we are all about balance!)
  • You weren't distracted by the buzz of your cell phone while you were reading this ad
  • You can set priorities and follow instructions
  • You have a sense of humor
  • You don't think answering the phone is an interruption
  • You don't think making coffee is beneath you
  • You can find the compassion and empathy to want to be helpful to our clients and attorneys

Compensation
$65,000+ yearly
About Kushi Law Firm, P.A.

We take excellent care of our clients, help protect people and keep the court system from interfering in our clients' lives!

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