Job Title : Trust and Estates Paralegal
Location : San Diego, CA 92101
Salary / Payrate : $80K-$100K annually and AWESOME Benefits
Work Environment : Hybrid (2 days WFH)
Term : Permanent / Fulltime
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE REQUIRED : YES
Job Description
In this position, the paralegal will be working with a team of attorneys in connection with all aspects of estate and trust administration. This is a client-facing role so a strong candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills.
Essential Functions Of Job
- Serve as the primary point of contact for trustees and executors during the administration process.
- Prepare trust and estate administration documents for attorney review including petitions, notices, certifications of trust, application for employer identification numbers, allocation schedule, asset transfer documents, and various correspondence.
- Manage the docket for trust and estate administration cases including ensuring deadlines are calendared and met.
- Prepare tax-related documents for attorney review including estate tax returns and gift tax returns.
- Interface with ancillary professionals such as CPAs, financial advisors, and appraisers.
- Prepare documents related to closely held entities, assist with state filings, and assist with ongoing maintenance of entities.
Required Qualifications
Required : ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate5+ years of paralegal experience in a Trusts & Estates Practice Group.Additional qualifications include excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, strong computer abilities and initiative.Trusts & Estates litigation experienceCalifornia Notary (preferred)Preferred : Certification in Estate PlanningComputer / Software KnowledgeProficiency in Microsoft Suite, experience with document management system, proficient with Adobe Acrobat and ExceliManage and estate tax return software of any nature.Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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