Paralegal - Wheaton

A top 20 ranked law firm is hiring for a Paralegal for their Trust and Estate Practice Group.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily. Duties must be carried out promptly and accurately. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide trust and estate administration services, including, but not limited to:

• Review client estate planning documents.
• Prepare trust and will summaries.
• Ability to communicate the administration process with clients
• Collect and gather information to prepare probate pleadings
• Research trust and estate administration matters.
• Coordinate and assist with client estate administration and client projects.
• Prepare client memos and correspondence.

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

• Certificate in Paralegal Studies

ACQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• 0+ – 3 years of practical and relevant trust and estate administration experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong keyboard proficiency and accurate data entry skills.
• Demonstrated professional interpersonal skills and knowledge of business etiquette.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time
Required education: Paralegal Certificate
Required experience: Paralegal: 0 – 3 + years
Trust and Estate administration: 0 – 3 + years
Education: Associate (Required, or Paralegal Certification from an accredited school)