Trusts Estates Paralegal

Overview

A growing mid-sized law firm in Chicago has an immediate need for a trusts & estates, probate and guardianship paralegal with 6+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, orders and court documents, including documents to open and close probate estates and various pleadings necessary in guardianship proceedings.
• Complete probate and trust administration for estates.
• Assist clients with locating and collecting estate and trust assets; create guardianship, estate, and trust accountings.
• Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding in accordance with client direction, estate planning documents and / or court orders by communicating with relevant parties for assets such as bank accounts, brokerage accounts, mutual funds, stocks, insurance policies and others.
• Handle the collection and distribution of trust, estate, or guardianship assets.
• Assist attorneys with discovery and other estate and trust litigation matters, including written discovery requests, discovery production review, subpoenas, and citations.

Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to $100k with comprehensive benefits.

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