Williams Parker, the region’s largest and oldest law firm, is actively seeking an experienced Probate Paralegal to join our client-centric team in handling high-volume, complex probate and trust administration in the Sarasota, FL area.
Why this role is important
The Probate Paralegal provides expert-level support to the section attorneys during probate proceedings by preparing and filing probate documents in the administration of an estate (petitions, motions, testamentary letters, inventories, accountings, and notices); filing life insurance claims and other death benefits; contacting beneficiaries and next of kin regarding admission of the will and other probate hearings; administering estate accounts and assisting with the liquidation and transfer of property. Paralegals in estate planning and probate law research the law and local court rules to better guide the attorney when making estate decisions.
If YOU are ready to level up your career with sophisticated work alongside talented long-term happy employees who enjoy the best pay and benefits package around, we want to hear from you today.
Requirements
Essential skills
Technical knowledge
Behavioral abilities
Benefits
At Williams Parker, you will have an opportunity to play an important role in continuing the success of our law firm and to take advantage of the many benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth. You will also find you are joining a team of attorneys and staff who have made Williams Parker not only a top-notch law firm but also a great place to work. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including:
From its founding, Williams Parker played a pivotal role in shaping Southwest Florida’s skyline and neighborhoods, supporting the development of banks, schools, the public hospital, the airport, and many of the enduring and iconic institutions that define our region’s unique character.
For a century, the lawyers at Williams Parker have built national-caliber capabilities, offering one of Florida’s largest and most sophisticated trusts and estates practices, as well as top-tier real estate law, business and tax law, labor and employment law, probate and civil litigation, health law, and intellectual property law practices. 56% have at least one advanced degree in taxation, accounting, or business, or are board-certified by The Florida Bar as specialists in their fields.
