Paralegal

Position Type

Full-Time, W2 Direct-Hire

$70,000 - $120,000 (DOE)

1,500 - 1,600 hours annually

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting a respected Florida Trusts & Estates team seeking an experienced Probate Paralegal to support a growing practice handling estate litigation, complex estate administration, and high-net-worth probate matters. This role suits a detail-driven professional with strong expertise in contested estates, fiduciary claims, and federal and state tax filings. You will collaborate closely with attorneys and staff to ensure accurate filings, excellent client communication, and efficient workflow execution.

• Support estate litigation matters, including contested wills, breach of fiduciary duty claims, surviving spouse claims, and probate disputes
• Draft, prepare, and file probate documents, petitions, inventories, accountings, objections, and related pleadings
• Calculate estate taxes and assist with valuation and distribution of estate assets
• Prepare IRS and state filings such as Form 706 (Estate Tax), Form 709 (Gift and GST), Form 1041 (Fiduciary Income), Form 1040 (as needed), and related tax documents
• Assist with DR-312, tax lien releases, gift tax reporting, and Florida-specific estate administration procedures
• Manage high-net-worth estate files using case management and document management systems
• Communicate professionally with clients, fiduciaries, court personnel, and financial institutions
• Draft correspondence, research memoranda, and supporting materials for attorneys
• Maintain docketing, deadlines, and internal record accuracy
• Record, track, and submit billable time in accordance with firm requirements
• Participate in team initiatives and coordinate with colleagues across locations

• 3+ years of recent and tenured experience in probate, estate litigation, estate administration, and/or tax-related legal work supporting multiple U.S. attorneys in a law firm environment
• Strong working knowledge of IRS Forms 706, 709, 1041, 1040, and related fiduciary and tax filings
• Experience handling high-net-worth estates and contested proceedings in FL probate court
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and legal/case management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional and polished demeanor
• Paralegal certificate or relevant academic background preferred
• Highly detail-oriented with strong accuracy in technical work
• Able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong research capability, particularly in estate, probate, and tax matters
• Client-service oriented with a discreet and professional approach
• Team-focused and comfortable supporting attorneys and staff across offices

Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&DD insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

$70,000.00 to $ per year

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