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Greenberg Traurig Amsterdam · 3 months ago

Private Wealth Services Paralegal

Fort Lauderdale

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Greenberg Traurig is a global law firm with locations across 15 countries, offering an exciting opportunity in their Private Wealth Services Department. They are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to assist attorneys in estate administrations and the drafting of estate planning instruments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Included, but are not limited to, probate and post-death trust administration (including preparation of probate - pleadings and trust administration documents)

Filing probate documents with courts throughout the State of Florida and managing dockets

Marshaling and obtaining values of estate assets

Assisting in the preparation of federal estate and, less frequently, gift tax returns

Qualification

Estate administrationParalegal certificationProbate documents filingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookClient service skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a medium to large size law firm

Must be able to independently, with attorney oversight, handle all aspects of estate and trust administration

Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are required

The successful candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude who is able to maintain a consistently high standard of service

Must be a self-starter who can work well under minimal supervision as well as take a proactive approach to his or her work and be team oriented

The ideal candidate will have exemplary organizational skills, attention to detail, strong client service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and set priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment