Paralegal - Trusts & Estates

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Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Trusts & Estates Paralegal for our Corporate Department in our Chicago, Atlanta, Raleigh, Winston, Dallas, Houston, New York and Washington, DC offices. Under the supervision of attorneys, the Trusts & Estates Paralegal will provide support for all types of corporate and commercial transactions. The paralegal will operate as part of a team of attorneys and support staff to provide a high level of service to both internal and external clients.

• Responsible for the daily trust administration for a variety of clients (i.e. properly manage accounts, prepare letters, transfer forms, etc.).
• Assist in drafting estate planning documents including wills, powers of attorney, and both basic and advanced trusts.
• Help manage and organize estate and probate files.
• Prepare accounting and financial statements.
• Docket court documents.
• File and obtain records with courts and government offices.
• Proofread documents for spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors.
• Communicate directly with clients to provide updates or assist with accounting and tax needs.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment, including progressive responsibility in managing client trust accounts.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Docu Sign, Lexis/Nexis, and other internet research tools.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
• Highly effective written and oral communication.
• Creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion.
• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Reliable and dependable team player.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.

This is a full‑time, regular position with a multi‑faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short‑term disability plans, and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in‑office work days and remote work days. The pay range for this position is $42.41 to $80.56 per hour depending on location.

Selected applicants will be contacted. Kilpatrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice