Trust and Estate Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal in Chicago, IL for a hybrid role with a focus on probate and estate planning matters. The candidate will support attorneys in probate administration, trust administration, and related corporate/real estate transactions.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and document management systems. A paralegal certificate or BA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Trusts & Estates Paralegal experience.
• Experience handling probate and estate administration matters.
• Knowledge of trust administration and fiduciary accountings.
• Experience preparing probate court filings and related documentation.
• Familiarity with Illinois probate procedures and electronic court filing systems.
• Understanding of corporate and real estate matters related to estate planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with probate estate administration from inception through closing.
• Prepare and file probate pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, notices, and related court documents.
• Coordinate with courts, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial institutions, accountants, and third parties.
• Monitor probate deadlines and court schedules.
• Gather, organize, and analyze estate asset information.
• Assist with the administration of revocable and irrevocable trusts.
• Prepare trust funding and asset transfer documentation.
• Coordinate distributions to beneficiaries.
• Maintain trust records and fiduciary accountings.
• Communicate with trustees and beneficiaries regarding trust administration matters.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and docketing systems.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Support attorneys with special projects and client matters.
• Assist with estate planning matters involving corporate and real estate assets.

Skills

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Probate administration

Estate planning

Fiduciary accounting

Microsoft Office

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Legal document management systems

Electronic court filing

Job description

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)

Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 annually

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal for a full-service business law firm in Chicago at their headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with experience in probate administration, estate planning, trust administration, fiduciary matters, and related real estate and corporate transactions.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative legal environment and possess strong organizational, communication, and case management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Probate & Estate Administration

• Assist attorneys with probate estate administration from inception through closing.

• Prepare and file probate pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, notices, and related court documents.

• Coordinate with courts, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial institutions, accountants, and third parties.

• Monitor probate deadlines and court schedules.

• Gather, organize, and analyze estate asset information.

Trust Administration

• Assist with the administration of revocable and irrevocable trusts.

• Prepare trust funding and asset transfer documentation.

• Coordinate distributions to beneficiaries.

• Maintain trust records and fiduciary accountings.

• Communicate with trustees and beneficiaries regarding trust administration matters.

General Paralegal Support

• Maintain case files, calendars, and docketing systems.

• Draft correspondence and legal documents.

• Conduct legal and factual research.

• Support attorneys with special projects and client matters.

• Assist with estate planning matters involving corporate and real estate assets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Trusts & Estates Paralegal experience.

• Experience handling probate and estate administration matters.

• Strong knowledge of trust administration and fiduciary accountings.

• Experience preparing probate court filings and related documentation.

• Familiarity with Illinois probate procedures and electronic court filing systems.

• Understanding of corporate and real estate matters related to estate planning.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 - $120,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

• Hybrid work schedule.

• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• Professional development and growth opportunities.

• Bonus eligibility based on performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.