What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trust & Estates Legal Assistant or Paralegal position at Contemporary Staffing Solutions?
Job Title: Trust & Estates Legal Assistant or Paralegal
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Trust & Estates Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our client and support their estate planning and administration practice. This onsite, permanent position based in Tampa, FL, offers the opportunity to work in a professional legal environment, providing vital support to attorneys through administrative and paralegal functions. Ideal candidates will bring a client-focused attitude, strong organizational skills, and experience in the trusts and estates field.
Compensation:
- Legal Assistant: $23.00 – $32.00/hour depending on experience, eligible for overtime
- Paralegal: $65,000 – $90,000/year depending on experience, eligible for overtime
Work Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, standard business hours
Key Responsibilities of the Trust & Estates Legal Assistant or Paralegal:
- Provide administrative and legal support in estate planning and trust administration matters
- Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel
- Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
- Prepare and process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests
- Assist with monthly billing processes and review billing prebills for accuracy
- Input, review, and manage time entries in a web-based system
- Open new matters, run conflict checks, and organize case files
- Maintain both digital and physical filing systems, including file indexing and archiving
- Ensure all client and firm information is handled with strict confidentiality
- Utilize legal software for document generation and probate form preparation (experience with Lawgic and Probate Form Builder is a plus)
Qualifications and Skills for the Trust & Estates Legal Assistant or Paralegal:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Trust & Estates legal support or executive-level administrative support
- Demonstrated knowledge of estate plan drafting and estate/trust administration preferred
- Familiarity with Lawgic and Westlaw’s Probate Form Builder highly desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook; PowerPoint a plus)
- Strong grammar, writing, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing assignments
- Professional demeanor and client-oriented mindset
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
Why Join Us?
This is a valuable opportunity to grow your legal career in a supportive and collegial environment. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys and professionals on meaningful matters that impact clients’ futures. Whether you bring a paralegal background or strong legal administrative experience, your contribution will be integral to the team’s success.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.
Salary : $65,000 - $90,000
