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Trust and Estate Planning Paralegal (Chicago)

Chicago, IL 60601

Posted: 08/21/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Paralegal Job Number: 42326

Job Description

Trust and Estate Planning Paralegal (Chicago)
The Paralegal supports the Trust, Estate Planning and Tax practices, assisting with a variety of responsibilities.
duties and responsibilities may include the following:
  • Prepares tax returns of all types, including individual income, estate and trust income, gift, estate and GST tax returns
  • Understands probate process and prepares probate documents (Illinois preferred)
  • Prepares estate and trust accountings; analyzes and organizes records and documents
  • Conducts factual research involving assets, liabilities, titling of assets, claims, valuation, contacts and virtually all other matters relating to estates and trusts
  • Performs tax and legal research using library and online resources
  • Reviews and drafts estate planning and other legal documents
  • Assists with business transactions
  • Prepares corporate, partnership and LLC agreements, resolutions and other documents; liaises with Corporate Maintenance to maintain records and minute books
  • Handles governmental, agency and court filings
  • Meets and directly communicates with clients
  • Maintains docket of all estate, trust and court dates
  • Directly deals with numerous clients
  • Acts as a backup for the entire practice group
  • Maintains 1,500 billable hours annually
Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Willingness and flexibility to work overtime
  • Ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work independently
  • High level of attention to detail
Qualifications & Required Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • ABA-approved paralegal certificate is strongly preferred
  • Expertise in tax, estate planning and estate administration required
  • Accounting experience required
  • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:
  • Tax preparation programs (particularly CCH)
  • Accounting programs
  • Estate planning programs
  • Excel and Visio preferred
  • Microsoft Office Suite
Base salary up to 150K DOE
 

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