Trusts & Estates Paralegal
$228,800–$228,800 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Assist attorneys with estate administration, probate proceedings, and trust administration by preparing and filing court documents, coordinating with third parties, and maintaining fiduciary accountings. Manage case files, docket systems, and deadlines while conducting legal research and drafting correspondence for clients and beneficiaries. Gather and analyze estate asset information, ensuring accuracy across corporate and real estate matters within a fast-paced environment. Requires 3-5 years of experience, ABA-approved certificate or Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in legal document management systems. Salary range $110,000-$120,000.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of Trusts & Estates paralegal experience
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or Bachelor's degree
- Significant experience handling probate and estate administration matters
- Proficiency in preparing probate court filings and related documentation
- Strong organizational and case management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Familiarity with state-specific probate procedures and electronic court filing systems
- Experience with fiduciary accountings and estate tax matters
- Understanding of corporate and real estate as it pertains to estate planning clients
- Attention to detail
- Client service orientation
- Professional judgment and discretion
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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