Tax & Trust Administration Paralegal
About The Position
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a detail oriented and client focused Paralegal to join our Business Law team and Estate Planning practice group. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and contribute meaningfully to estate planning, administration, and trust matters. The ideal candidate is someone who works well both independently and as part of a team, who can proactively manage multiple timelines with minimum supervision, and who brings strong communication and organizational skills to the table.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in estate planning, trust administration, and/or tax preparation required
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Experience preparing forms 1041, 1040, 706, 709, 990, 990PF, and/or 1065 for tax returns strongly desired
- Familiarity with tax preparation software (e.g., CCH, OneSource, UltraTax CS, GoSystem Tax RS) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Draft estate planning and probate documents
- Support and assist with estate and trust administration processes
- Attend client meetings and maintain frequent client contact for administration matters
- Prepare financial statements, accountings, schedules, and Excel model analyses
- Prepare various tax returns, including: Fiduciary (Form 1041) Estate (Form 706) Gift (Form 709) Individual (Form 1040) Non-profit (Forms 990 & 990PF) Partnership (Form 1065)
- Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
