Estate & Probate Paralegal - Tampa, FL

Overview:

Seeking an experienced Estate & Probate Paralegal to support complex estate administration matters across multiple jurisdictions in Florida. This role requires a highly organized professional with strong drafting, filing, and case management experience in probate and trust administration.  Salary will be based on experience.  The client is very motivated to find the best talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, revise, and file probate documents (petitions, orders, inventories, accountings)
• Manage probate cases from initiation through closing, including deadline tracking
• Handle filings across all Florida counties and ensure compliance with varying court procedures
• Maintain and organize electronic case files
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and court personnel
• Prepare and assist with IRS filings (Forms 706, 709, 1023)
• Support trust administration and respond to client inquiries regarding case status
• Prepare deeds and other real estate-related documents
• Draft entity formation and corporate documents (LLCs, corporations, partnerships)
• Track billable time and assist with billing functions
• Conduct legal research and provide general case support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of law firm experience (10+ preferred), with a strong focus in probate
• Florida trust & estates experience required
• Large law firm experience preferred
• Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) a plus
• Strong knowledge of probate processes, filings, and court procedures

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with legal case management and billing systems (iManage, Aderant, SmartTime a plus)
• Estate planning/probate software experience (EstateWorks a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage high volume and competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Client-facing experience with ability to build trust and maintain relationships

Contact:

Jessica Prado

jprado@ascendo.com

407-815-5392

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jessica Prado