Estate Administration Paralegal
- Consulting
- $30 - $50
- Brookfield, IL
Estate Administration Paralegal (3+ Years Experience | Chicago Suburbs)
A bit about us:
We are a long-standing law firm with more than 40 years of experience serving families, individuals, and businesses throughout the Chicagoland area. Our practice is centered on estate planning, probate, trust administration, and elder law. We are committed to providing compassionate, personalized legal services while building lasting relationships with our clients. As a family-oriented firm, we value teamwork, integrity, and delivering practical solutions for every stage of life.
Why join us?
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Opportunity to convert to permanent
- Paid time off and sick days
- Collaborative, supportive workplace with opportunities for career growth
Job Details
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Assist attorneys with probate and trust administration matters, including preparing and filing court documents
- Draft and organize legal documents such as petitions, inventories, accountings, and correspondence
- Manage case files and maintain detailed records of estate and trust proceedings
- Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, and court personnel in a professional and timely manner
- Track deadlines and court dates to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
- Conduct legal research and prepare summaries for attorney review
- Support attorneys with hearings, guardianship proceedings, and Medicaid/elder law planning when needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited program
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in probate, estate, or trust administration
- Strong knowledge of probate procedures and court filing requirements in Illinois
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal practice management software
- Ability to work independently while supporting a team-oriented environment
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.