Paralegal

Full job description

Our client is a fast-paced, growing law firm focusing on foreclosurelaw and probate in need of an independent contractor probate paralegal for 30-40 hours per week for in-person work at our Lake Worth, Florida, location.

Offering competitive pay plus attainable performance bonuses, a friendly and supportive interpersonal atmosphere, flexible schedule, business casual work attire, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm.

Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of solid experience in supervising other paralegals and high-volume case management, managing Florida probate administrations (summary and formal), drafting pleadings, motions, petitions, and proposed orders, and navigating court systems throughout the State of Florida, as well as have excellent organizational skills and be comfortable working under time constraints. Knowledge of Salesforce and Practice Panther a huge plus.

About the Role:

The Paralegal they seek for will perform the following tasks:

• Drafting/Proofreading of pleadings, motions, orders, affidavits, etc.
• Client contact
• High Volume Case Management
• Communicating with courts and opposing counsel
• Distilling Judicial Instructions and scheduling hearings
• Research
• eFiling (statewide)
• All other aspects of litigation support work

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensed and with at least , including initiating and managing probate files from start to finish
• , especially Salesforce
• Professional demeanor and great attitude
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations
• Exceptional time management and communication skills
• Ability to work under time constraintsBase Pay Performance Bonuses

Business Casual Dress Code
Friendly and Supportive Atmosphere
Opportunity To Advance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Probate Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)
• Foreclosure Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Worth, FL 33461 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Worth, FL 33461: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.12 - $31.46 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Rate expectations?

Experience:

• probate paralegal: 3 years (Required)
• Litigation: 2 years (Required)
• Paralegal: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Worth, FL 33461 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $31