Paralegal I – Trust and Estates

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal I – Trust and Estates: Kirkland & Ellis Law Firm

Salary Information:
- 2+ years of experience: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
- Bachelor's degree required

Job Title:
- Paralegal I – Trust and Estates

Experience:
- 2+ years of experience related to Trust and Estates

H1: About Kirkland & Ellis Law Firm
H2: Join Our Dynamic Team as a Trust and Estates Paralegal I

- Kirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm with a focus on private equity, M&A, investment fund formation, restructurings, and high-stakes litigation.
- We value collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect, and gratitude.
- Our people are our greatest asset and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage diversity of perspectives and strengths.
- We handle the most complex legal matters and have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors.
- With 20 offices worldwide and over 6,500 employees, we are one of the largest and top-performing law firms in the world.

H2: Essential Job Functions
- As a Trust and Estate Paralegal I, you will work under the supervision and direction of attorneys to manage, produce, and organize materials and information for the practice group.
- Your projects may involve drafting basic documents, clerical duties, and basic file organization tasks.
- Your responsibilities will also include providing legal and administrative support to attorneys, monitoring deadlines, and preparing various documents related to estate planning.

H2: Qualifications & Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required for this position.
- The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of experience in Trust and Estates.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are crucial for this role.
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Document Management Systems are also required.
- A Paralegal certificate is preferred.

H2: How to Apply
- To apply for this position, please click on "Apply Now" and follow the instructions to submit your resume.

H2: Equal Employment Opportunity
- At Kirkland & Ellis Law Firm, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

H2: Closing Statement
- The job postings and recruiting mailbox on our website are for candidates only. Any contact with our employees by recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies without a signed contract with our firm will not be compensated in any way.
- We value professionalism and inappropriate attempts to present candidates will affect any future professional relationship with our firm.

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Legal and administrative support, clerical tasks, proofreading, project management, communication, attention to detail, multi-tasking, prioritization, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Document Management System

Bachelor's degree

To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of experience in Trust and Estates, Paralegal certificate preferred

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