What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Paralegal | Family Office | Hybrid (Florida Law Required) position at Family Office?
A private family office seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to join their team. This is a salaried, full-time position offering market-rate compensation and a full benefits package.
About the Role:
You will serve as a critical resource for legal research, document review, and litigation support across a range of matters including trust and probate litigation, civil litigation, and business contracts. You will work closely with attorneys to ensure that legal arguments are sound, cite-checked against current Florida case law, and that all drafts meet the standards required for Florida courts.
What You'll Do:
• Research and validate legal arguments against current Florida case law and statutes
• Review and edit litigation drafts for legal accuracy and procedural compliance under Florida law
• Support trust, probate, and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Assist with business contract review and analysis
• Coordinate with attorneys to ensure all filings and correspondence are accurate and deadline-driven
• Maintain organized case files and track matter status across an active docket
What We're Looking For:
• ~10 years of paralegal experience, with a strong emphasis on litigation
• Deep, hands-on knowledge and experience with Florida law — trust & probate litigation and civil litigation experience required
• Paralegal certificate or J.D. welcome; attorney background a plus
• Experience with business contracts and transactional matters a plus
• Exceptional research skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently in a high-trust environment
• Familiarity with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and court filing requirements
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive market-rate salary (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid / flexible work environment (HQ in Miami, FL)
If you are a seasoned litigation paralegal who knows Florida law inside and out, we'd love to hear from you.