Estate & Trusts Paralegal — Hybrid & Growth

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support attorneys in estate administration, probate proceedings, and related fiduciary matters in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of Trusts & Estates paralegal experience, an ABA-approved certificate or a Bachelor's degree, and strong organizational and communication skills.

The role involves handling probate filings, client coordination, and comprehensive case management in

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of Trusts & Estates paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program or Bachelor's degree.
• Significant experience handling probate and estate administration matters.
• Proficiency in preparing probate court filings and related documentation.
• Strong organizational and case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with probate estates from inception through closing.
• Prepare probate pleadings, inventories, accountings, notices, court documents.
• Coordinate with courts, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other third parties.
• Monitor probate deadlines and court schedules.
• Gather, organize, and analyze estate asset information.
• Assist with trust administration, funding, and beneficiary distributions.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and docketing systems.
• Draft correspondence and communicate professionally with clients and third parties.

Skills

Probate experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Professional judgment

Independently / collaboratively

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal document management systems

Job description

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support attorneys in estate administration, probate proceedings, and related fiduciary matters in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of Trusts & Estates paralegal experience, an ABA-approved certificate or a Bachelor's degree, and strong organizational and communication skills.

The role involves handling probate filings, client coordination, and comprehensive case management in