Estate Planning Paralegal
Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, 48083, USA
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Legal Secretary
New Employment Opportunities!!!
Estate Planning & Trust Administration Paralegals !!
OpTech has a nationally-recognized law firm client with immediate openings for their onsite offices in southeastern Michigan.
Salary range: $70-90k with excellent employee benefits.
Onsite in Troy, MI. (1 day remote)
NOTE:
Candidate must have at least 5 years of estate planning and trust administration.
- The position requires the ability to draft basic estate planning documents using EP software (Wealth Counsel and Interactive Legal Services (ILS) helpful, but not required), and experience and/or knowledge of more complex estate planning for wealthy clients (including irrevocable trusts) and federal estate tax and federal gift tax matters.
- In addition, knowledge with wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives and excellent communication skills are needed. >
Position will be involved in all aspects of estate planning functions, such as assisting/advising clients of asset protection, power of attorney, business transfer and succession planning, probate and estate administration, corporate law and business counsel.
- Prepare accountings in accordance with Michigan Uniform Principal & Income Act.
- Responsible for probate court filings and notice requirements.
- Prepare federal estate tax returns, including assisting clients in obtaining necessary information and documentation, organization and assembly of supporting documentation for returns and filing of returns and supporting documentation with the Internal Revenue Service.
Qualified candidates must be self-driven, hard-working, and possess excellent research and writing skills, as well as having a paralegal certificate.
Benefits include:401K safe harbor after required hours, health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 10 paid holidays, floating holiday, 1 day remote option, with provisions.
OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! To view our complete list of openings, please visit our website at
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