Trust & Estates Paralegal

Robert Half Legal is partnering with an international, AM100 law firm that's hiring a Trust & Estates Paralegal with at least 5-8+ years of experience to join their team. This Trust & Estates Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support to attorneys in the administration of all aspects of trusts and estates in probate within established administrative procedures. This position is paying between $95-130K+ plus bonus and phenomenal benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401k (plus match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. 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! Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

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

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

• 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

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.