This Is More Than Preparing Documents.
Every will you help prepare.
Every trust you help organize.
Every probate you help guide.
Every guardianship you help manage.
Has a lasting impact on someone’s family.
At Cooper & Cooper, our Legacy Division exists to help families protect what they’ve worked a lifetime to build and to guide loved ones through some of life’s most difficult transitions with compassion, professionalism, and excellence.
We’re looking for an exceptional Probate, Estate Planning & Guardianship Paralegal who takes pride in their work, enjoys serving people, and wants to help build one of Florida’s premier legacy planning practices.
Help Us Build Something Extraordinary
Cooper & Cooper has grown into a seven-figure law firm in a remarkably short period of time through intentional leadership, exceptional client service, and continual investment in our people and systems.
Now we’re investing heavily in the future of our Legacy Division.
We’re building a practice that families will trust for generations—not simply to prepare documents, but to protect their futures.
We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us as we continue expanding throughout Florida.
If you’re excited about helping build something meaningful rather than simply maintaining the status quo, we’d love to meet you.
Why Cooper & Cooper?
You Matter Here
Our paralegals are not viewed as administrative support.
They are trusted professionals who play an essential role in delivering an exceptional client experience and ensuring every matter progresses efficiently and accurately.
You’ll have meaningful responsibilities, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
A Dedicated Team Structure
We believe every attorney performs at their highest level when supported by an exceptional team.
Our goal is for each attorney to work alongside a dedicated paralegal and legal assistant who know their cases, understand their clients, and work together as one coordinated team.
Modern Systems & Technology
We continually invest in technology, automation, artificial intelligence, document templates, and workflow improvements so our team can spend less time fighting inefficient systems and more time serving clients.
We’re committed to building smarter—not harder.
Opportunities to Grow
As our Legacy Division expands, strong performers will have opportunities to take on greater responsibility, assist with developing systems, help train future team members, and grow into leadership roles.
We aren’t simply filling a position.
We’re building a team.
What You’ll Do
As a Probate, Estate Planning & Guardianship Paralegal, you’ll work closely with an attorney and legal assistant to manage matters from beginning to end.
Responsibilities may include:
- Preparing probate pleadings and court filings.
- Drafting estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related planning documents.
- Assisting with guardianship pleadings and court filings.
- Preparing inventories, accountings, notices, petitions, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinating document execution and notarization.
- Communicating regularly with clients regarding the status of their matters.
- Collecting financial information and supporting documentation.
- Monitoring deadlines and court requirements.
- Preparing hearing notebooks and supporting materials.
- Coordinating with courts, financial institutions, title companies, beneficiaries, and opposing counsel when appropriate.
- Maintaining organized electronic files and accurate billing entries.
- Working collaboratively with your attorney and legal assistant to ensure every client receives exceptional service.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re searching for someone who is:
- Experienced in probate, estate planning, or guardianship matters.
- Exceptionally organized.
- Detail-oriented and accurate.
- Compassionate when working with grieving families.
- Professional and dependable.
- Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
- Able to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in a billable-hour environment.
- Accountable and proactive.
- Interested in continuous learning and professional growth.
- Excited to help build something exceptional.
Preferred Experience
Ideal candidates will have experience with:
- Summary Administration.
- Formal Administration.
- Probate court procedures.
- Estate planning document preparation.
- Revocable Living Trusts.
- Wills.
- Durable Powers of Attorney.
- Healthcare Surrogate Designations.
- Living Wills.
- Enhanced Life Estate (Lady Bird) Deeds.
- Guardian Advocacy and Guardianship matters.
- Preparing inventories and accountings.
- Florida e-Filing and e-Service.
- Case management software.
- Tracking and meeting billable-hour expectations.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Probate, Estate Planning & Guardianship Paralegal at Cooper & Cooper:
- Anticipates what needs to be done before being asked.
- Maintains exceptional attention to detail.
- Produces accurate work with minimal revisions.
- Keeps attorneys informed and organized.
- Communicates proactively with clients.
- Helps families feel informed and supported throughout their matter.
- Maintains accurate billing and productivity.
- Contributes ideas that improve systems and workflows.
- Takes ownership of their work and their professional development.
- Represents Cooper & Cooper with professionalism and compassion.
What We Offer
Our team members enjoy:
Competitive compensation based upon experience and qualifications.
Performance-based bonus opportunities.
A dedicated attorney, paralegal, and legal assistant team structure.
Meaningful work that genuinely impacts families.
Modern technology designed to improve efficiency.
Ongoing professional development.
A collaborative culture built on accountability, respect, and teamwork.
Opportunities for advancement as the firm continues to grow.
The opportunity to help build one of Florida’s premier probate, estate planning, and guardianship practices.
A Personal Note from Anthony Cooper
When Charlean and I founded Cooper & Cooper, we knew we wanted to help families in every stage of life—not just when they found themselves in litigation.
Helping someone prepare an estate plan.
Guiding a family through probate after losing a loved one.
Protecting someone who needs a guardian.
Those moments require professionalism, compassion, patience, and attention to detail.
That’s why building our Legacy Division is so important to us.
We’re looking for people who genuinely care about helping others and who want to build a career they can be proud of while helping us create something that will serve Florida families for generations.
If that sounds like the kind of future you’d like to be part of, I’d love to learn more about you.
Anthony Cooper
Founder & Managing Partner
Ready to Help Families Protect Their Legacy?
If you’re looking for more than just another paralegal position and want to become an essential part of a growing team dedicated to serving families with excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Every application is personally reviewed by our hiring team.