Trusts & Estates Paralegal

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

At Levenfeld Pearlstein, we know that everything starts with the right people. Our mission to provide an exceptional client experience depends upon the talent and commitment of each person in our firm. If you are looking for a different way of practicing law, find out if LP could be the right place for you.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support attorneys in all aspects of estate administration, probate proceedings, trust administration, and related fiduciary matters. The ideal candidate will have strong probate experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and professionalism and understanding of corporate and real estate as it pertains to estate planning clients.

Experience that makes you a fit:

Probate and Estate Administration

• Assisting attorneys with the administration of probate estates from inception through closing.
• Preparing and filing probate pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, notices, receipts, and related court documents.
• Coordinating with probate courts, clerks, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial institutions, accountants, and other third parties.
• Monitoring and maintaining probate deadlines and court schedules.
• Gathering, organizing, and analyzing estate asset information.

Trust Administration

• Assisting with the administration of revocable and irrevocable trusts.
• Preparing trust funding and transfer documentation.
• Coordinating distributions to beneficiaries.
• Maintaining trust records and fiduciary accountings.
• Communicating with trustees and beneficiaries regarding administration matters.

General Case Management

• Maintaining case files, calendars, and docketing systems.
• Drafting correspondence and communicate professionally with clients and third parties.
• Conducting legal and factual research as requested.
• Assisting with special projects and other duties related to the Trusts & Estates practice.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with state-specific probate procedures and electronic court filing systems.
• Experience with fiduciary accountings and estate tax matters.
• Understanding of corporate and real estate as it pertains to estate planning clients.
• Attention to detail
• Client service orientation
• Professional judgment and discretion
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Salary and benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $110-000-$120,000. LP believes this is the pay range it will pay for this position at the time of posting.Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be contingent on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position.LP offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

About LP

LP is a relationship-driven firm built on the entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional client service, and growth mindset encapsulated in the LP Way, LP’s trademark business philosophy. LP serves a large pool of diverse clients across practice areas, tackling sophisticated legal matters and partnering with clients to identify and achieve their business goals. Professionals who choose to build their careers at LP can expect:

• The opportunity to take ownership of engaging work
• Extensive professional development and career advancement opportunities that go beyond what most firms offer
• A flexible and sensible approach to hybrid work schedules
• A warm, collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in a harassment-free environment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, alienage, or veteran status.