Paralegal - Trust and Estate

Our Pittsburgh client, a top notch, mid-size, multi-disciplined business and commercial litigation law firm with a family-centric culture, is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join the firm's Estate & Trust Litigation; Estate Planning and Administration practice group.

This is an onsite position with salary up to 95k and full benefits!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Draft substantive complaints, motions, oppositions, correspondence and other pleadings for contested matters.
• Research and prepare accompanying memorandums for various probate issues.
• Draft and respond to interrogatories, subpoenas and document requests.
• Attend meetings and court hearings.
• Draft estate planning documents, including but not limited to, wills, revocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care proxies and irrevocable life insurance trusts.
• Establish durable power of attorney and medical durable power of attorney.
• Work with a financial professional to find ways to reduce and avoid estate tax when possible.
• Find ways to avoid the probate court process.
• Set up trusts to protect client assets.
• Administer estates of varying sizes with strong paralegal assistance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• At least 5-10 years' of substantive experience in estate planning and estate administration.
• Experience in estate planning and administration required.
• Experience in Orphans' Court litigation preferred
• Experience in succession/business planning preferred
• Excellent academic credentials as well as strong organization, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail in all work, along with the ability to manage multiple files and to prioritize workloads to effectively meet all deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, staff, and clients.
• Forward thinking, organized, and a team player.
• Ability to independently solve problems and exercise sound judgment with minimal direction.