Trust & Estates Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Professional demeanor




Trust & Estates Paralegal

Handler Thayer, LLP is an internationally recognized boutique law firm based in downtown Chicago that focuses on Business & Corporate Law, Trusts & Estates and Taxation serving family offices and privately-held companies. We are expanding our team and seeking an experienced trust & estates paralegal to join our Advance Planning Practice Group.

PRIOR LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (NO EXCEPTIONS)

The Trust & Estates Paralegal will be responsible for supporting the Advance Planning Practice Group with a variety of tasks, including compiling, organizing and indexing documentary evidence, filing documents with state and federal courts in paper or electronic format, basic drafting and preparation of legal documents, coordinating and managing client matters and projects, proofreading documents, researching facts and laws, data and file management, calendar management support, transaction and tax support, and other duties and special projects as requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in either a law firm or legal department
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, research, written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, with ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in MS Office Suite applications and time entry software (Perfect Law experience a plus)
• Professional demeanor

Salary & Benefits

Handler Thayer, LLP offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), vacation and holiday pay.

H1: Trust & Estates Paralegal

H2: Firm Description

Handler Thayer, LLP is an internationally recognized boutique law firm based in downtown Chicago that focuses on Business & Corporate Law, Trusts & Estates and Taxation serving family offices and privately-held companies. We are expanding our team and seeking an experienced trust & estates paralegal to join our Advance Planning Practice Group.

H2: PRIOR LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (NO EXCEPTIONS)

H2: Key Responsibilities

• Compiling, organizing and indexing documentary evidence
• Filing documents with state and federal courts in paper or electronic format
• Basic drafting and preparation of legal documents including wills, contracts, real estate closing statements, subpoenas, and other legal documents
• Coordinate and manage client matters and projects
• Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
• Research facts, laws, and public records as directed
• Data and file management, calendar management support
• Transaction and tax support
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested; may involve handling confidential and sensitive material for celebrity, professional athlete and ultra-high net worth clients

H2: Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience
• Must have minimum 2 years of experience in either a law firm or legal department
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, research, written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, with ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in MS Office Suite applications and time entry software (Perfect Law experience a plus)
• Professional demeanor

H2: Salary & Benefits

Handler Thayer, LLP offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), vacation and holiday pay.

Compiling, organizing and indexing documentary evidence, filing documents with state and federal courts, basic drafting and preparation of legal documents, coordinating and managing client matters and projects, proofreading documents, research facts, laws, and public records, data and file management, calendar management support, transaction and tax support

Bachelor's degree

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent experience, minimum 2 years of experience in either a law firm or legal department

Legal