Probate Paralegal

We are a professional staffing firm, working with organizations across the country to place exceptional candidates. Currently, we have a Probate Paralegal opportunity with a well-established Family Law Firm located in Melbourne, FL. The Probate Paralegal is responsible for the specific duties listed below.Your specific duties will include:

• Communicating professionally and compassionately with clients, financial institutions, courts, government offices, and other third parties.
• Assisting attorneys with probate administration matters from opening through completion.
• Prepare probate petitions, notices, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with preparing and filing documents with probate courts and government agencies.
• Monitor probate and trust administration deadlines and ensure timely completion of required tasks.
• Communicate and draft correspondence to probate courts, clerks, financial institutions, government agencies, beneficiaries, creditors, and other third parties.
• Scheduling client meetings, coordinating materials, and preparing attorneys for meetings in accordance with their preferred workflow and style.
• Performing basic to intermediate legal research.
• Organizing, maintaining, and updating client files and case records.

Required qualifications for the position include:

• 3–5+ years of experience in probate or trust administration.
• Strong knowledge of probate processes and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, research, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred qualifications for the position include:

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Prior experience with legal case-management software and HotDocs software.
• Notary Public commission/certification preferred.

Pay Rate Range: $31.25 - $36.00 per hour. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and location. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision as well as a 401(k) plan. Let one of our recruiters assist you in finding and preparing for interviews with our clients. Whether you are interested in a direct hire, temp-to-hire, or temporary position, Workway can help you to put your best foot forward. Contact us today! Workway, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. For our complete EEO & Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.workway.com/EEO . To receive state and federal compliance posters, e-mail

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