Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Tampa, FL
  • $80,000–$85,000 Per Year
14 days ago

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm in the Tampa area to identify an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working closely with attorneys, clients, and financial professionals on sophisticated estate planning and probate matters.

Responsibilities

  • Draft estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related documents

  • Assist attorneys with probate and trust administration matters from inception through closing

  • Prepare and file probate pleadings and court documents

  • Coordinate asset collection, valuations, and transfers

  • Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, accountants, and other third parties

  • Review and organize financial records, trust documents, and estate inventories

  • Prepare accountings, inventories, and supporting probate documentation

  • Maintain case files and track important deadlines to ensure timely matter progression

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Trusts & Estates, Probate, or Estate Planning Paralegal experience

  • Strong knowledge of probate administration and estate planning processes

  • Experience drafting estate planning and probate documents

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills

  • Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software

  • Paralegal certificate preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Hybrid work flexibility available

  • Supportive team-oriented culture

  • Opportunity to work on sophisticated estate planning and administration matters

If you are an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal seeking a new opportunity with a reputable Tampa law firm, we encourage you to apply today.

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Richard Harley

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Numbers & Facts

LocationTampa, FL
Salary$80,000–$85,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Asset Valuationunmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Estate Planningunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Financial Servicesunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Probateunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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