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Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Private Wealth Services Department as a Jr. Paralegal in our Fort Lauderdale office.
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in every task. With a proactive mindset and a strong work ethic, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and providing high-quality support. If you are someone who demonstrates adaptability, initiative, and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to join our team.
This role will be based in our Fort Lauderdale office on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team collaboration, training opportunities, and relationship building.
Position Summary:
The Private Wealth Services Jr. Paralegal will primarily assist attorneys and paralegals in estate administrations and drafting of various estate planning instruments. Must perform in an organized, efficient manner, and be willing to support the department with high level paralegal work and special projects as needed. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Assists in drafting, proofreading, and organizing estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, etc
Prepares client correspondence and documents for estate administration
Marshaling and obtaining values of estate assets
Drafts and prepares legal forms, letters, and memos as required by attorneys and paralegal.
Qualifications:
Skills & Competencies
The successful candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude who is able to maintain a consistently high standard of service
Must be a self-starter who can work well under minimal supervision as well as take a proactive approach to his or her work and be team oriented
The ideal candidate will have exemplary organizational skills, attention to detail, strong client service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and set priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Must be able to independently, with attorney oversight, handle all aspects of estate and trust administration
Technology
Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are required
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
