Trust & Estates Paralegal

This position is paying between $95-115K+ plus bonus and phenomenal benefits. In addition, this firm a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule. Yearly billable requirement is 1,700 hours. If you are looking to join one of the top law firms in the world, then this is the opportunity for you!

Trust & Estates Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire process of trusts and estates in probate
• Prepare, file, and manage probate documents associated with opening and closing estates
• Handle the collection and distribution of estate or decedent’s assets
• Establish and manage estate checking accounts
• Prepare and file Illinois state and federal estate tax returns, including court inventory
• Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding, communicating with relevant parties when necessary
• Ensure compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and firm policy in maintaining beneficial ownership information
• Prepare for federal audits by compiling necessary information

• Bachelor Degree required; paralegal certificate preferred
• 5-8+ years of experience handling estate planning and trust administration
• Strong trust administration background and proficiency in West’s Federal Estate Tax program, and fiduciary income tax forms and extensions
• Ability to prepare federal and state estate tax returns, as well as familiarity with estate and gift tax return software programs, highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, AVP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com