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Litigation Paralegal

GEx Search, Tampa, FL, United States


We are seeking an experienced

Probate Paralegal

to support complex estate and probate matters. This role involves

extensive document drafting, multi-jurisdictional filings across Florida, and independent case management .

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in

probate administration, IRS filings, and client communication , along with the ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work efficiently.

Draft, revise, and file probate documents including

petitions, orders, inventories, and accountings

Manage probate cases independently and

track deadlines across all 67 Florida counties

Prepare and maintain probate files and

monitor case progress

Handle

court filings

and ensure compliance with jurisdiction-specific procedures

Assist with

IRS filings , including Forms 706, 709, and related documents

Support

trust administration

processes

Communicate with

clients, attorneys, and court personnel

Prepare

corporate documents

(LLCs, corporations, partnerships, resolutions)

Draft

deeds and real estate-related documents

Conduct legal research and assist with additional tasks as needed

Manage electronic case files and

track billable time

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum

5+ years of law firm experience

(10+ years preferred as a probate paralegal)

Strong experience in

estate and probate matters

Experience working in

high-volume legal environments

Excellent

organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

Large law firm experience

Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP)

certification

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Experience with legal software such as

iManage, Aderant, SmartTime

Familiarity with

EstateWorks

(a plus)

Key Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently and within a team

Client-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills

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