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Trust and Estate Paralegal

Trust and Estate Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.Glenview, IL, US
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Overview

LHH is looking for an experienced Trust & Estate Administration Paralegal to join our estate planning team in Northbrook, IL . This full-time, in-office role is ideal for someone with recent, hands-on experience managing trust and estate administration from start to finish. You'll work directly with one of the partners and support up to eight attorneys in a busy, highly respected practice.

What You'll Do

  • Independently manage trust and estate administration cases from intake to close-out
  • Draft correspondence, letters to trustees, and handle asset transfers
  • Serve as a key administrative resource for 2 lead attorneys and up to 8 total in the estate planning group
  • Prepare probate court filings and related legal documents
  • Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other professionals
  • Track key dates and deadlines
  • Use HotDocs NetDocs Microsoft Office , and Access

Top Qualifications / What You Bring

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant paralegal experience (4+ preferred; will consider strong 1+ year candidates)
  • Proven ability to handle trust and estate administration independently
  • Clear, professional communication skills
  • Experience in a law firm supporting estate planning attorneys
  • Bonus : Paralegal certification or tax-related experience (not required)

    • Team Structure

  • You'll primarily support one of the partners
  • You'll work closely with another seasoned paralegal (10+ years tenure) who is currently over capacity
  • Expect to bill approximately 25 hours / week , with an annual requirement of 1320 hours

    • Interview Process

    Zoom Interview – Elevator pitch, why you're looking, strengths & weaknesses

    On-Site Interview with one of the partners

    Final Round with Additional Partners (streamlined / flexible for working candidates)

    Compensation & Benefits

  • $39–$52 / hour , based on experience
  • Annual bonus
  • Health & Dental – 50% firm-covered
  • 401(k) – Match up to 0.5% for employees contributing 8% (eligibility after 30 days)
  • PTO – 0–4 years : 10 days; 4–9 years : 15 days; 10+ years : 20 days
  • Sick / Personal Days – 5 per year
  • Paid Holidays , including early dismissal (3 : 00 PM) before holidays

    • Holidays included : New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Friday after, Christmas, Optional : Rosh Hashanah / Yom Kippur (replaceable)

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable : The California Fair Chance Act; Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance; Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers; San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

    Massachusetts Candidates Only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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