Probate and Trust Paralegal
- $55,000 - $75,000
- Bradenton, FL
A bit about us:
For over four decades, our team has served the Manatee County community with integrity, honesty, and care. We offer experienced legal representation across a wide range of practice areas, including construction litigation, insurance defense, personal injury, adoption, estate planning, probate, and business organization. Grounded in a commitment to justice and personalized service, we strive to guide individuals, families, and businesses through life’s most important legal matters with clarity and compassion.
Why join us?
- Meaningful Work!
- Complete Benefits Package!
- Flexible Work Schedules!
Job Details
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Probate and Trust Paralegal to join our legal team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting attorneys in estate planning, probate administration, and trust matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred:
Why Join Us:
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive legal team that values precision, compassion, and professionalism. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Probate and Trust Paralegal to join our legal team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting attorneys in estate planning, probate administration, and trust matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file probate court documents, including petitions, inventories, and accountings
- Assist with trust administration, including asset collection, valuation, and distribution
- Draft correspondence, legal documents, and summaries for attorney review
- Maintain and organize case files and client records
- Communicate with clients, financial institutions, and court personnel
- Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court requirements and timelines
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in probate and trust administration
- Strong knowledge of probate procedures and estate planning terminology
- Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently
Preferred:
- Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited program
- Experience with Florida probate laws
Why Join Us:
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive legal team that values precision, compassion, and professionalism. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.