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Ascendo Resources · 5 days ago

Legal Assistant

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ascendo Resources is a legal recruiting firm partnering with a reputable law firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to identify an experienced Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant. This role involves supporting attorneys in a well-established trusts and estates practice with responsibilities including document preparation, client communication, and administrative support.

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Hiring Manager

Jessica Prado, Esq.

Responsibilities

Prepare, revise, and proofread estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives

Assist with probate and trust administration matters, including court filings and deadline management

Draft correspondence to clients, beneficiaries, courts, and financial institutions

Organize and maintain physical and electronic client files

Coordinate execution of estate planning documents and oversee signings

Manage attorney calendars and track critical deadlines

Communicate professionally with clients regarding document requests and case status

Assist with asset funding documentation and beneficiary designations

Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive client information

Provide general administrative and legal support as needed

Qualification

Florida probate proceduresEstate planning documentsLegal practice management softwareMicrosoft OfficeClient service skillsProfessional demeanorNotary publicCommunication skillsOrganizational abilitiesTime-management abilities