Trusts & Estates Paralegal

LHH US; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance (Term) & AD&D

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Wellness plans

401k / Deferred compensation

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with an established law firm to seek an experienced Trusts and Estates Paralegal in Illinois. This role focuses on estate administration, probate filings, and drafting wills and trust instruments.

You will support attorneys, maintain client files, manage calendars, and communicate with financial institutions, courts, and beneficiaries. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of probate procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a trusts & estates paralegal in a law firm
• Knowledge of probate procedures and estate administration
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and court filings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and adapt to shifting priorities
• Knowledge of state and federal estate laws
• Experience with legal software and document management systems

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with all phases of estate and trust administration
• Prepare and file probate documents and court submissions
• Draft estate planning documents including wills, powers of attorney, and trust instruments
• Maintain and organize client files and case records
• Communicate with clients, financial institutions, courts, and beneficiaries
• Coordinate asset collection, valuation, and distribution
• Prepare estate tax returns and related financial statements
• Track deadlines, manage case calendars, and ensure timely workflow
• Conduct legal research related to estate planning and administration

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Strong written & verbal communication

Legal research

Tools

Document management systems

Legal software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established law firm that is seeking an experienced Trusts and Estates Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail oriented legal professional who thrives in a client focused environment and has a strong understanding of estate administration and related legal processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with all phases of estate and trust administration
• Prepare and file probate documents and court submissions
• Draft estate planning documents including wills powers of attorney and trust instruments
• Maintain and organize client files and case records
• Communicate with clients financial institutions courts and beneficiaries
• Coordinate asset collection valuation and distribution
• Prepare estate tax returns and related financial statements
• Track deadlines manage case calendars and ensure timely workflow
• Conduct legal research related to estate planning and administration

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a trusts and estates paralegal in a law firm environment
• Strong understanding of probate procedures and estate administration
• Proficiency with legal document drafting court filings and estate tax forms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and adapt to shifting priorities
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal estate laws
• Experience with legal software and document management systems

This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients.

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Term life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness plans
• 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan
• Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable
• Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance

Pay Details

$85,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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R. Caleb Doyle

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