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Probate Paralegal

Trust Counsel PLCoral Gables, FL, US

Posted 5 months ago

Description

Probate Paralegal

We're a fast-growing, client-centered estate planning and probate law firm committed to delivering exceptional results while building something bigger than ourselves. Our vision is bold: we're building a premier private wealth and probate practice known for excellence, efficiency, and an elite client experience.

We're looking for a fantastic Probate Paralegal to join our team — someone who can confidently guide clients through one of the most difficult seasons of their lives, and who wants to grow with a firm that promotes from within.

What You'll Gain Working With Us:

  • Culture of Excellence & Camaraderie Work alongside a team that celebrates wins, supports each other, and holds a high bar.
  • Leadership That Invests in You We're as committed to your development as we are to our clients' success. Training, mentorship, and clear expectations come standard.
  • A Team of Pros You'll work with seasoned legal professionals who believe in collaboration over ego.
  • Real Career Trajectory We're growing quickly, and we promote from within. There's real opportunity here for leadership and expanded responsibility as we scale our probate and private wealth divisions.

Who We're Looking For

  • If you're hungry, scrappy, smart, anti-fragile, and accountable — keep reading.

This is an in-office position, minimum 3 days a week. Please do not apply if you're looking for a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

  • You can sit across from a grieving family, explain the probate process with clarity and confidence, and make them feel supported and organized.
  • You take ownership. You don’t wait to be told what to do. You anticipate problems and solve them before they escalate.
  • You thrive in an environment where standards are high, feedback is direct, and growth is expected.

What You’ll Do Day to Day:

  • Manage Florida probate administrations from intake to closing
  • Draft pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, and related court filings
  • Communicate directly with clients, courts, financial institutions, and opposing counsel
  • Proactively track deadlines and ensure procedural compliance
  • Lead clients step-by-step through the probate process with clarity and professionalism
  • Coordinate asset transfers and estate distributions
  • Support attorneys in strategy and case management
  • Continuously improve internal systems and workflows

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of Florida probate experience required
  • Strong knowledge of Florida Probate Rules and court procedures
  • Exceptional organizational skills and deadline management
  • Confident client communicator — in person, on the phone, and in writing
  • High emotional intelligence and professional composure
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable with case management systems
  • Solution-oriented mindset


Bonus points if you:

  • Have experience with complex or contested estates

Compensation

$65,000 - $75,000/year

About Trust Counsel PL

Our name says it all. We are a boutique firm of dedicated attorneys that HELP CLIENTS PROTECT THEIR RICH LIVES AND LEAVE A RICH LEGACY. We practice only the areas of family wealth succession: Estate Planning, Asset Protection, and Estate Administration. We know what we are doing, we love what we are doing, and we believe in what we are doing.

Our Vision:

We are not just legal advisors; we are architects of generational prosperity. By empowering families with comprehensive planning & asset protection strategies, we aim to break down barriers to successful wealth preservation and transfer. We believe that protecting clients’ hard-earned assets will pave the way for their families' legacies of significance and impact.

We aspire to transform how people think about legacy, creating a ripple effect that positively impacts future generations.

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