Bruce E. Willing
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Accomplished Probate Paralegal with a proven track record at Arthur B. Smith, PA and Les S. Kushner, PA specializing in probate case management and strategy development and client relations. Proficient in e-filing, an expert in document drafting and proficient in MS Office, I have significantly enhanced case efficiency and client satisfaction. Skilled in both attorney support and administrative tasks, my approach has consistently yielded positive outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Probate Paralegal
Les S. Kushner, PA
09.2011 - 06.2024
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with Probate court on schedule to maximize case success.
Probate Paralegal
Arthur B. Smith, PA
09.1999 - 10.2011
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Florida Metropolitan University
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.2005
Associate of Arts - Personnel Management
Community College of The USAF
Ellsworth AFB, SD05.1981
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
Wakefield, MI06.1977
Skills
- Exhibit preparation
- Records Management
- Exceptional writer
- Proficient in MS Office
- Attorney Support
- Document Preparation
- Notary Public
- Document drafting
- Administrative Support
- File Organization
- Client Communication
- Case File Preparation
Timeline
Probate Paralegal
Les S. Kushner, PA
09.2011 - 06.2024
Probate Paralegal
Arthur B. Smith, PA
09.1999 - 10.2011
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Florida Metropolitan University
Associate of Arts - Personnel Management
Community College of The USAF
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
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