Private Wealth Services Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 Paralegal will primarily assist attorneys 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.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor’s Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a medium to large size law firm.
Must be able to independently, with attorney oversight, handle all aspects of estate and trust administration.
Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are required

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification a plus
Experience in estate and gift tax preparation preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Probate and post-death trust administration (including preparation of probate - pleadings and trust administration documents)
Filing probate documents with courts throughout the State of Florida and managing dockets
Marshaling and obtaining values of estate assets
Assisting in the preparation of federal estate and, less frequently, gift tax returns