Paralegal - Trusts & Estates

Opportunities for Professional Staff • Chicago, IL

4d • $42 - $81 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 office. At Kilpatrick we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, and commitment to the community. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment which includes progressive responsibility in managing client trust accounts.
• High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Lexis/Nexis, and other internet research tools.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
• Highly effective written and oral communications.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Docketing court documents.
• Filing and obtaining records with the courts and government offices.
• Proofreading documents for spelling, grammatical, and/or formatting errors.
• Communicate directly with clients to provide updates or assist with accounting and tax needs.

Benefits

• multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision
• life insurance
• short term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level