Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal

LHH US; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is recruiting an Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal for a downtown law firm in Cleveland, Ohio. This role has no billable hour requirement and offers the chance to work closely with clients on sophisticated trusts and estates matters.

You will prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and handle probate filings, coordinating asset transfers and court documents. Strong communication with clients and institutions is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years as a paralegal or legal assistant in trusts and estates.
• Strong probate and trust administration background.
• Experience preparing federal estate tax returns is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with significant direct client contact.

Responsibilities

• Assist with probate and trust administration, including filings and correspondence.
• Prepare and review estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney).
• Coordinate asset transfers, distributions, and trust funding.
• Draft and file court documents for estate and trust matters.
• Communicate with clients, financial institutions, and professionals to facilitate administration.

Skills

Estate planning

Probate

Trusts & estates

Client communication

Job description

Job Description

LHH is recruiting an estate Planning & probate paralegal for a downtown law firm. No billable hour requirement.

Would you like to learn more about the Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal position that LHH Recruitment Solutions is recruiting for in Cleveland, Ohio?

Responsibilities

• Assist with probate and trust administration, including preparing necessary filings and correspondence.
• Prepare and review estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Coordinate asset transfers, distributions, and funding of trusts.
• Draft and file court documents related to estate and trust matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, financial institutions, and other professionals to facilitate estate and trust administration.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of experience of being a paralegal or legal assistant in trusts & estates, preferably with high-net-worth clients.
• Strong background in probate and trust administration.
• Experience preparing federal estate tax returns is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage in significant direct client contact

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $69,999.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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