Karen Liebson

About Karen Liebson

Karen Liebson, Senior Fiduciary Administrator, specializing in the areas of Estate and Trust Administration, and estate and gift tax.I am a seasoned paralegal manager with over 25 years experience in the legal field. Essential Competencies:* Trust & Estates Department Manager* Works proactively with others to support efforts within a department or function of the firm.* Organizes and prioritizes assignments and serves as department liaison to ensure collaborative efforts result in meeting or exceeding goals and standards.* Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments affecting the area of specialization.* Manages the day-to-day activities of the department.* Uses innovative thinking and exercises sound judgment to achieve goals and results. strong multi-tasking and ability to quickly shift focus based on changing priorities* Articulate with the ability to work both independently and as a team member * Possesses strong interpersonal and conflict resolution communication skills.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook* Demonstrated leadership qualities and self-sufficiency.* Proven ability to work as a member of a team to meet critical deadlines.* Results-focused with a history of exceeding quantifiable performance metrics I have previously worked as family law paralegal at the Law Firm of Sharp, Ottaviano & Barnes in Clearwater; at the Law Firm of Cunninghman, Albritton & Miller; and the Law Firm of Greenman & Manz, in Marathon, FloridaI am a member of the Pinellas County Estate Planning Council; Better Living for Seniors, National Association of Legal Assistants; National Association of Professional Women; Working Women of Tampa Bay, and am an associate member of the Florida Bar Probate & Real Property Committee and the American Bar Association.Specialties: Probate, Estate & Trust Administration

Experience

1. Senior Fiduciary Administrator

   McDermott Will & Schulte

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• Florida Metropolitan University

  Paralegal Studies

  1999 — 2001

• St. Petersburg College

  International Business

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Trials
• Legal Assistance
• Seniors
• Guardianship
• Personal Trust Administration
• Estate Administration
• Courts
• Legal Document Preparation
• Legal Research
• Advance Directives
• Advance Planning
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Civil Litigation
• Medical Malpractice
• Lexis
• Family Law
• Powers of Attorney
• Westlaw
• Legal Documents
• Paralegals
• Notary Public
• Trusts
• Lexisnexis
• Legal Support
• Elder Law
• Estate Settlement
• Document Drafting
• Estate Planning
• Personal Injury
• Legal Services
• Wills
• Legal Issues
• Wrongful Death
• Real Estate
• Probate
• Appeals
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Problem Solving