Estate Planning Paralegal — Complex Trusts & Wealth

100KCrossing; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner, a full-service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys, seeks a paralegal to join its Estate Planning Practice Group in one of West Michigan offices: Grand Rapids, Holland, or Kalamazoo. You will support a large private client group handling complex estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (paralegal studies preferred), an ABA-approved paralegal certificate (preferred), and 2+ years of estate planning experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in paralegal or legal studies.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• Two+ years of estate planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of estate planning documents.
• Assist with estate settlement process.
• Prepare fiduciary accountings.
• Manage and assemble estate planning forms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Legal research basics

Education

Bachelor's degree (paralegal studies or legal studies)

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

HotDocs

Basic coding/scripting

Job description

Warner, a full-service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys, seeks a paralegal to join its Estate Planning Practice Group in one of West Michigan offices: Grand Rapids, Holland, or Kalamazoo. You will support a large private client group handling complex estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (paralegal studies preferred), an ABA-approved paralegal certificate (preferred), and 2+ years of estate planning experience, with strong