Senior Paralegal

We are seeking a full-time Senior Paralegal to support our multiple practice areas. Job responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain good client relationships through email, telephone, virtual, and/or in-person meetings
• Coordinate and schedule meeting with client, courts, and internal staff
• Organize and maintain case files in paper and/or electronic filing systems
• Monitor case due dates and stay abreast of applicable deadlines
• Conduct legal research, as needed
• Prepare & e-file pleadings and orders for Court
• Work with Accounting department to coordinate billing, as needed
• Prepare legal memorandums
• Schedule court hearings, maintain court deadlines, and prepare cases for hearing
• Maintain time entries for all case activities in firm selected case management software.
• Prepare and file Accountings
• Drafting of legal documents including estate planning, petitions, motions and notices.
• Stay abreast of changes in applicable laws and court processes and procedures

Required Skills:

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management abilities
• Advanced working knowledge of office computers, equipment, and software programs
• Strong word processing skills; knowledge of databases
• Strong mathematical skills
• Able to work both independently and as part of team
• Possesses a professional attitude in demeanor and presentation
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States

Preferred skills:

• Florida Registered Paralegal
• BA or BS in Paralegal Studies
• Working knowledge of MyCase and Form Builder.
• Working knowledge of Florida Probate Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Trust Funding, Medicaid, VA, and Estate Planning
• Working knowledge of Florida Elder Law firm processes, procedures, confidentiality, and terminology