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
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Assists in drafting, proofreading, and organizing estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, etc
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Prepares client correspondence and documents for estate administration
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Marshaling and obtaining values of estate assets
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Drafts and prepares legal forms, letters, and memos as required by attorneys and paralegal.
Qualifications:
Skills & Competencies
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The successful candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude who is able to maintain a consistently high standard of service
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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
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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
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Bachelor’s Degree preferred
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Must be able to independently, with attorney oversight, handle all aspects of estate and trust administration
Technology
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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.
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What We Do
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
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