Estate Administration Paralegal, Trust and Estate Practice Group

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join the Largest DuPage County Law Firm as a Trust and Estate Paralegal

H2: Job Description

We are currently searching for a highly motivated, team-oriented candidate interested in joining the largest DuPage County law firm as a Trust and Estate Paralegal. Tax background will be required for this role. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, possess excellent writing and numeric skills, maintain strict confidentiality, and display a passion for delivering outstanding results and service on a consistent basis.

The Estate Administration Paralegal will be responsible for the following duties:

• Reviewing client estate planning documents for post-death administration of estates and trusts
• Preparing trust and will summaries, inventories, accountings and spreadsheets
• Preparing federal and state estate tax returns, gift tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns
• Preparing client memos and correspondence
• Funding marital and family trusts

H2: Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of recent public accounting tax experience encompassing progressive scope and responsibilities
• Tax Background or on track to obtain CPA
• Experience preparing IRS forms 706, 709, 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065 and 1041
• Skillful attention to detail with strong communication, organizational, analytical, project management, client service and PC skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

H2: Salary

The salary for the Trust and Estate Paralegal position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

H2: How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the largest DuPage County law firm as a Trust and Estate Paralegal, please submit your resume and salary requirement to .

Equal Opportunity Employer – Only those candidates being offered an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Tax Background, Attention to Detail, Communication, Organizational, Analytical, Project Management, Client Service, Microsoft Applications, Outlook, Word, Excel, Verbal and Written Communication

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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