Chicago- Direct Hire Wills Trusts and Estates Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

LHH seeking resumes of experienced Wills, Trusts & Estates paralegals with a minimum of three years of experience. Candidates with significant estate planning experience will also be highly valued by our clients. (We anticipate many openings for these skillsets in the near future.) These roles will help support the Trusts and Estates team of attorneys, paralegals, and fiduciary accountants in both law firm and corporate legal departments.

Salary range for these roles is anywhere from $70,000 to $95000 depending on candiates experience and credentials.

Qualifications

1. Responsible for all aspects of estate, trust and probate administration, including maintaining case files, court filings, asset gathering and transfers, and communications with investment advisors and trust companies
2. Experience in preparing probate documents
3. Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to maintain a proactive approach to successfully manage multiple deadlines and priorities, and the ability to conform to established operating procedures, and attention to detail are essential

With legal unemployment at an all time low, we want to hear from you as we want to be a resource to you throughout your career.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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