Estates & Trusts Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have years of experience working as an Estate and Trust Administration Paralegal and feel ready to take your challenging and rewarding career to the next level? Join our law office and let your past successes guide clients!

As a paralegal, you’ll draft estate planning documents like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. You'll also be responsible for all aspects of Estate and Trust Administration matters. You'll prepare petitions, complete Inheritance Tax Returns, prepare accountings, and prepare settlement agreements. You’ll have daily client interaction as you assist our attorneys with legal matters. Contact us today to be considered for this opportunity!

Compensation:

$60,000

Responsibilities:

• Draft estate planning documents like wills and trusts.
• Prepare petitions, accountings, and other court documents.
• Communicate with clients to keep them apprised of case status.
• Conduct screening phone calls to determine if prospective clients are a good fit for our firm.
• Case management to ensure all deadlines are hit in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have a four-year degree in finance, management, or legal administration, or a similar major - Master’s degree desired
• Standard computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Paralegal certification from an accredited program prefered
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a paralegal specialist, case manager, legal assistant, or legal office manager

• Experience with estate plan drafting software, like Wealthcounsel.
• Experience with Lackner software.

About Company

At Sechler Law Firm, we believe clients work hard for their nest egg, and they should get to keep it. Our mission is to help great families make great plans. The office was founded by Certified Elder Law Attorney Tim Sechler.

Part of our philosophy is that estate planning is not a one-time transaction. We value an ongoing relationship with clients, which is why we founded the Red Wagon Club. The Club is a community of retirees who get together several times a month for education and social events. It's a fast-growing and exciting community. This position's primary objective is to help grow and retain our membership.