Paralegal Assistant (Tax, Trusts, and Estates)

4-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary: The salary range for this position is $50,000-$70,000 annually, depending on experience. Additional benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Experience: 4-10 years’ administrative experience in the legal field

JOB TITLE: Paralegal Assistant (Tax, Trusts, and Estates)

H1: Paralegal Assistant (Tax, Trusts, and Estates) - Houston, TX
H2: Full-Time Non-Exempt Position with Competitive Salary and Benefits

SUMMARY: The Law Firm is seeking a Paralegal Assistant with a minimum of 4-10 years’ experience in the legal field to join their Tax, Trusts, and Estates practice group in their Houston, TX office. This position offers a competitive salary range of $50,000-$70,000 annually, depending on experience, along with health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Draft complex estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives
- Organize and handle compliance matters for various types of trusts and entities
- Assist with postmortem trust administration and estate and guardianship proceedings
- Prepare and review various tax returns
- Interact with clients and coordinate meetings with third parties
- Assist with administrative duties such as filing and calendaring
- Collaborate with other departments and deliver exceptional client service
- Track and record billable time

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

- Paralegal certificate and undergraduate degree preferred
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Typing speed of 60 wpm

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Position is generally sedentary but may require occasional lifting and mobility
- Efficient communication and ability to perform repetitive motions
- Ability to see and read PC screens

SALARY: $50,000-$70,000 annually, depending on experience.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 4-10 years’ administrative experience in the legal field.

APPLY NOW: Join our dynamic team and grow your career as a Paralegal Assistant in our Tax, Trusts, and Estates practice group!

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Hybrid work environment, health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development opportunities.

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Drafting legal documents, organizing compliance matters, assisting with funding and administration of trusts, preparing tax returns, interacting with clients, maintaining billing and timekeeping records, conducting legal research, lifting up to 20 lbs, proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication and organizational skills.

Paralegal certificate required, undergraduate degree preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the Regional Office Administrator at the email address provided.

Qualification and Experience Paralegal certificate required, undergraduate degree preferred, 4-10 years of administrative experience in the legal field.

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