What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estate Planning Paralegal position at Ausley McMullen?
An established downtown law firm is seeking a full-time paralegal with experience in Estate Planning and Probate law. Successful candidates must be able to assist with all aspects of probate and estate planning matters. Candidate must be reliable, detail-oriented, have an ability to multi-task and be a problem solver. We are looking for someone with a good work ethic, the ability to follow instructions, a willingness to take on new assignments as required, and someone who will always comply with the policies and procedures of the firm. Additionally, the candidate must be a team player who exhibits good time management skills and is able to maintain a good relationship with management and co-workers.
The candidate will need excellent written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Candidates with experience with ABACUS and Lawgic software programs preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities include the preparation of probate pleadings, estate planning documents (including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives), tracking deadlines, and all other aspects of the probate administration process. In addition, the successful candidate will need to communicate with and secure documents regarding estate assets from clients, financial advisors, financial institutions, and insurance companies.
We offer an excellent benefit package including generous time off, paid health and dental insurance, vision, FSA, LTD, life insurance and 401K.
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Please send resume to Peggy Gallant at pgallant@ausley.com for consideration.
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We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, discipline, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, creed, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Company Description
For more than ninety-five years, Ausley McMullen, one of Florida's oldest and most respected law firms, has provided comprehensive legal services to businesses and individual clients. Located in Tallahassee, the state capital, the firm offers expertise in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters while maintaining strong working relationships with all branches of state government. Ausley McMullen is a member of SCG Legal, providing a network of affiliated law firms in key commercial centers globally. The firm's primary commitment is to deliver the highest quality service to its clients.
