Senior Paralegal: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship

• *Are you a paralegal who wants more than just pushing paper?** At Legacy Solutions Law Firm, you will manage real files, work directly with attorneys, and make a genuine difference in the lives of families navigating some of life’s hardest moments. We are a growing boutique firm, and we need a Senior Paralegal who is ready to take ownership of their work and grow with us.

• *WHO WE ARE**

Our work centers on families who count on us to get it right. We serve families of individuals with special needs who need thoughtful, customized estate plans and long-term legal protections, as well as a broad range of clients seeking to protect their assets and plan for the future. We also guide families through the probate process and handle guardianship matters, helping them navigate some of the most difficult and emotionally charged legal situations they will ever face. We handle matters statewide and invest heavily in our team to help them meet their personal and professional goals.

• *WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

We are not just looking for someone who can do the job. We are looking for someone who fits. Our team genuinely enjoys working together, supports one another, and takes real pride in the work we do for our clients. You will be treated as the professional you are, your opinions will be heard, and your contributions will matter.

• *PRIMARY ESTATE PLANNING RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Prepare drafts of estate planning documents, notate questions for the reviewing attorney, and request missing information from clients when necessary

• Drive estate planning files from open to close with minimal guidance
• Supervise the signing of estate planning documents
• *PRIMARY PROBATE RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Manage probate files from open to close, including communications with clients, the court, and ancillary parties with minimal attorney support

• Provide white-glove client support throughout the probate process, including assistance with non-probate asset administration
• *PRIMARY GUARDIANSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Manage guardianship files from open to close, including communications with clients, the court, and ancillary parties with minimal attorney support

• Prepare and file annual guardianship reports in a timely and accurate manner
• *GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Maintain and organize electronic and physical client files, ensuring proper storage and retrieval of documents

• Develop, improve, and document policies and procedures on an ongoing basis
• Enter notes and billable time into the firm’s case management system contemporaneously
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients throughout the life of their matter
• Pursue continuing legal and non-legal education to stay current on developments and best practices
• *WHAT WE LOOK FOR**

Skills and experience get you in the door. How you work is what keeps you here.

• *Empathy:**

Our clients are often going through something hard. You do not need to be a therapist, but you do need to be a person who genuinely cares and knows how to show it.

• *Attention to Detail:**

This work has real consequences. We need someone who catches things before they become problems.

• *Accountability:**

We do not expect perfection. We do expect honesty when something goes wrong and a commitment to making it right. Own your mistakes and move forward.

• *Commitment to the Client Experience:**

We are not a document mill. Every client deserves to feel taken care of. If that matters to you, you will fit in well here.

• *Collaboration:**

We work well together, and we intend to keep it that way. Strong, emotionally intelligent opinions are highly encouraged. Drama is not.

• *Comfort with Technology:**

We use modern tools and we keep improving how we work. You should be comfortable learning new software and open to better ways of doing things.

• *QUALIFICATIONS**

Candidates must have 5 or more years of paralegal experience in estate planning, probate, and guardianship administration. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. You should be comfortable managing files independently and working in a collaborative, client-focused environment. This is a full-time hybrid position. We are ideally looking for someone who can work from our Hollywood, Florida office on a hybrid schedule, though we are open to a fully remote arrangement for the right candidate.

• *COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

The salary range is $50,000 to $85,000, with opportunities to earn additional compensation. Benefits become available after 90 days and include PTO, paid holidays, health and vision plans, Apply tot his job Apply To this Job