Estate & Trusts Paralegal – Probate & Trust Admin

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC seeks an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support attorneys in estate administration, probate, and fiduciary matters. The ideal candidate will have strong probate experience, organization, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities include assisting with probate estates from inception through closing, preparing filings, coordinating with courts and fiduciaries, and handling

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Trusts & Estates paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience handling probate and estate administration matters.
• Proficiency with probate court filings and related documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and detail-oriented skills.
• Familiarity with state probate procedures and electronic filing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Probate & Estate Administration

Trust Administration

Case Management

Drafting & Correspondence

Legal Research

Education

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

Job description

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC seeks an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support attorneys in estate administration, probate, and fiduciary matters. The ideal candidate will have strong probate experience, organization, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities include assisting with probate estates from inception through closing, preparing filings, coordinating with courts and fiduciaries, and handling