Trust & Estates Paralegal (Hybrid)

Base pay range

$80,000.00 / yr - $120,000.00 / yr

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Overview

Trust and Estate Paralegal position with a prestigious Chicago-area law firm. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive expertise in probate, guardianship, and trust administration, with a proven ability to support clients through complex legal processes with compassion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare court documents, pleadings, and orders for probate estates and guardianship proceedings
• Manage complete probate and trust administration matters from inception through closure
• Coordinate with clients regarding identification, collection, and evaluation of estate and trust assets
• Prepare detailed accountings for guardianships, estates, and trusts
• Facilitate asset transfers and trust funding by liaising with financial institutions, accountants, and other professional advisors
• Process beneficiary designation updates for retirement accounts and insurance policies
• Communicate with tax authorities and obtain necessary tax identification numbers for trusts and estates
• Oversee the collection and distribution of estate, trust, and guardianship assets in accordance with legal requirements
• Maintain proactive client communication and ensure timely resolution of pending matters
• Support attorneys with litigation-related tasks including discovery, document production, subpoenas, and related proceedings
• Draft estate planning documents including wills, powers of attorney, and trusts as needed

Qualifications

Work Environment

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience and aligned with market data for the Chicagoland area

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