Probate/Estate Planning Paralegal

Burr & Forman; Bluffton (SC); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness services

Résumé du poste

Burr & Forman LLP is seeking a full-time, experienced probate/estate planning paralegal in Bluffton, SC. The role requires handling complex tasks with legal terminology, managing multiple priorities, and proficiency in Word.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, plus at least two years of probate exposure and a paralegal credential. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to contribute significantly to the legal team.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of probate/estate planning experience.
• Knowledge of legal process and procedures for probating estate assets.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Review client and attorney communications about scope, fees, and expenses.
• Analyze estate documents including wills, trusts, deeds and tax returns.
• Coordinate identification of estate assets and heirs; assist with appraisals.
• Prepare petitions and documents to open ancillary and in-state administrations; assist in appointments and closings.
• Prepare correspondence and court documents to beneficiaries and authorities.
• Prepare property transfer documents for filing with the Register of Deeds.
• Reconcile monthly estate valuations and coordinate document distribution to clients.

Connaissances

Probate experience

Estate planning

Legal terminology

Microsoft Word

Formation

Paralegal certification or degree

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in our Bluffton, SC office for a full-time, experienced probate/estate planning paralegal. This role involves performing complex paralegal tasks that require knowledge of legal terminology and processes. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, and an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.Proficiency in Microsoft Word and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the legal team while managing a variety of responsibilities.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

• Review and respond to initial contact or correspondence from clients and attorneys with information regarding the scope of work, fees, and expenses related to estate administration
• Review and analyze estate documents including, wills, deeds, death certificates, trust agreements, affidavits, and estate tax returns
• Assist with the coordination and identification of personal and real property estate assets, heirs and devisees
• Assist in search of documentation or coordination of appraisals to determine date of death valuations of estate assets and real property
• Prepare petitions, documents, and correspondence required to open ancillary administrations and in-state administrations, obtain appointment of personal representative(s), and follow through to closing of estate by Probate Court and Taxing Authorities
• Prepare correspondence and applicable documents, including court documents, to beneficiaries to report on status of administration
• Prepare property transfer documents, including deeds, deeds of distribution, and attorney affidavits for filing with the Register of Deeds
• Review date of death valuations and preparation and coordination of Non-Resident Tax Notices to probate Judge, estate tax returns, and related correspondence to Taxing Authorities
• Prepare requests for disbursement of expenses related to estate administration
• Reconcile monthly estate valuations
• Coordinate appointments, assemble and distribute documents to clients, and log and store documents
• Other responsibilities as needed

THE ESSENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or degree, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two or more years of probate/estate planning experience
• Knowledge of legal process, principles and practices required in probating estate assets and responsibilities of personal representatives with regard to estate tax procedures for decedents
• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with clients via correspondence, email, telephone, and in person
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is a unique opportunity to join a firm that prioritizes our clients, colleagues, and communities. If you’re a service-minded professional with intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic, please consider joining our team.

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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