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Robert Half Trust & Estates Paralegal in Chicago, Illinois
Description
Robert Half Legal is partnering with an international, AM100 law firm that's hiring a Trust & Estates Paralegal with at least 5-8+ years of experience to join their team. This Trust & Estates Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support to attorneys in the administration of all aspects of trusts and estates in probate within established administrative procedures. This position is paying between $95-115K+ plus bonus and phenomenal benefits. In addition, this firm a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule. Yearly billable requirement is 1,700 hours. If you are looking to join one of the top law firms in the world, then this is the opportunity for you!
Trust & Estates Paralegal Responsibilities:
Oversee the entire process of trusts and estates in probate
Prepare, file, and manage probate documents associated with opening and closing estates
Handle the collection and distribution of estate or decedent’s assets
Establish and manage estate checking accounts
Prepare and file Illinois state and federal estate tax returns, including court inventory
Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding, communicating with relevant parties when necessary
Ensure compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and firm policy in maintaining beneficial ownership information
Prepare for federal audits by compiling necessary information
For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, AVP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
Requirements
Bachelor Degree required; paralegal certificate preferred
5-8+ years of experience handling estate planning and trust administration
Strong trust administration background and proficiency in West’s Federal Estate Tax program, and fiduciary income tax forms and extensions
Ability to prepare federal and state estate tax returns, as well as familiarity with estate and gift tax return software programs, highly desirable
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, AVP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
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