Paralegal - Trusts & Estates

The Jacksonville office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Trusts & Estates practice group. The right candidate is eager and quick to learn, has high energy, and especially enjoys providing high-quality and personalized service to clients with whom you will have direct contact.  

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting estate planning documents such as wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, declaration of health care surrogate, and living wills


• Drafting and filing probate and trust administration documents


• Managing estate and probate caseload and calendars under attorney supervision


• Obtaining asset information through contact with clients, accountants, and financial institutions


• Utilizing probate software to prepare inventories, accountings, and distribution schedules

Our ideal Paralegal will have:

• At least 3 years of experience in a law firm environment


• Experience with probate document preparation and electronic filing


• Knowledge of probate court rules


• Proficiency in Lawgic, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook


• Knowledge of ProLaw or similar document management systems


• Strong interpersonal skills and communications skills, including the ability to work with clients, attorneys, fiduciaries, and professional advisors


• Ability to effectively work within a team, including delegation of work to a legal assistant as appropriate


• Ability to complete projects with little oversight and direction


• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information


• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products


• Accurate typing speed of 60+ wpm required


• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills


• Reliable attendance

Salary range DOE: $24.00 - $30.00/hour

The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 16 offices and nearly 210 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.  

To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippes.com/careers 

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans


• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)


• Vision plan


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave


• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing


• Term Life and AD&D


• Short-term and long-term disability


• Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans


• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support


• Legal work discount program