Paralegal

Angott Search Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Angott Search Group is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit an experienced Estate Planning Paralegal for a sophisticated private client practice in Detroit. The role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and probate, working closely with attorneys and clients on complex matters.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in estate planning and trust administration, with strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estate planning and trust administration experience.
• Strong understanding of wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration processes.
• Experience supporting high-net-worth clients and complex estate matters preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and management of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Support trust administration, probate proceedings, and estate settlement matters.
• Assist attorneys with complex planning strategies involving asset protection, business succession, and wealth transfer.
• Prepare filings, accountings, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with estate and gift tax-related matters, including organizing documentation and supporting filings.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, courts, and outside professionals throughout the estate planning process.

Skills

Estate planning

Trust administration

Legal research

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Wills & trusts

Job description

A respected law firm is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Paralegal to support a sophisticated private client practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal who enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients on complex estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with preparation and management of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives
• Support trust administration, probate proceedings, and estate settlement matters
• Assist attorneys with complex planning strategies involving asset protection, business succession, and wealth transfer
• Prepare filings, accountings, correspondence, and supporting documentation
• Assist with estate and gift tax-related matters, including organizing documentation and supporting filings
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, courts, and outside professionals throughout the estate planning process

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of estate planning and trust administration experience
• Strong understanding of wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration processes
• Experience supporting high-net-worth clients and complex estate matters preferred
• Excellent research, writing, organization, and communication skills

This is a confidential opportunity with a collaborative legal team offering the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting sophisticated client matters.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.