Estate Planning Paralegal — Detail‑Oriented & Notary

Gierach Law Firm, LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Medical Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Gierach Law Firm, LLC in Naperville, IL seeks a detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Estate Planning Team. You will assist attorneys in all phases of estate planning, manage client files, ensure compliance, and facilitate clear client communication.

Key responsibilities include drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, collecting client information, monitoring deadlines, and staying current with estate and probate laws.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estate planning experience or related legal field.
• Strong understanding of estate planning documents, terminology, and procedures.
• Experience with Smokeball.
• Notary Public license required.

Responsibilities

• Draft estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related amendments.
• Collect and organize financial, personal, and asset information from clients.
• Manage and maintain client files, both digital and physical, per firm policies.
• Monitor deadlines and maintain tickler systems for follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of estate, tax, and probate laws.
• Communicate professionally with clients, financial advisors, and third parties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Discretion with confidential info

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Notary Public license

Experience in estate planning or related legal field

Tools

Smokeball

Job description

The Gierach Law Firm, LLC in Naperville, IL seeks a detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Estate Planning Team. You will assist attorneys in all phases of estate planning, manage client files, ensure compliance, and facilitate clear client communication.

Key responsibilities include drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, collecting client information, monitoring deadlines, and staying current with estate and probate laws.