What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estate Planning Paralegal position at The Law Office of Amy B Van Fossen P.A.?
Job Description
We are seeking a full-time Paralegal to support our estate planning department. Job responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
The Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen (the Firm) is a premier comprehensive Elder Law office in Brevard County, providing representation in the following practice areas: Probate, Wills, Trusts, VA & Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning and Trust Funding. We strive to meet the current and anticipated needs of the clientele with sensitivity, while maintaining the highest professional standards.
The Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen (the Firm) is a premier comprehensive Elder Law office in Brevard County, providing representation in the following practice areas: Probate, Wills, Trusts, VA & Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning and Trust Funding. We strive to meet the current and anticipated needs of the clientele with sensitivity, while maintaining the highest professional standards.
We are seeking a full-time Paralegal to support our estate planning department. 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
- Maintain time entries for all case activities in firm selected case management software.
- Drafting of legal documents including estate planning and deeds
- Stay abreast of changes in applicable laws and court processes and procedures
- 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
- 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
The Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen (the Firm) is a premier comprehensive Elder Law office in Brevard County, providing representation in the following practice areas: Probate, Wills, Trusts, VA & Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning and Trust Funding. We strive to meet the current and anticipated needs of the clientele with sensitivity, while maintaining the highest professional standards.
The Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen (the Firm) is a premier comprehensive Elder Law office in Brevard County, providing representation in the following practice areas: Probate, Wills, Trusts, VA & Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning and Trust Funding. We strive to meet the current and anticipated needs of the clientele with sensitivity, while maintaining the highest professional standards.