Paralegal - Trusts & Estates

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Trusts & Estates Paralegal for its Corporate Department across multiple offices.

Under the supervision of attorneys, the paralegal will support all types of corporate and commercial transactions and provide high-level service to internal and external clients.

• Daily trust administration including account management, letter preparation, and transfer forms.
• Drafting estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and basic and advanced trusts.
• Managing and organizing estate and probate files.
• Preparing accounting and financial statements.
• Docketing and filing court documents with courts and government offices.
• Proofreading documents for spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors.
• Communicating directly with clients to provide updates and assist with accounting and tax needs.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with progressive responsibility managing client trust accounts.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Docu Sign, Lexis/Nexis, and internet research tools.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking ability.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Professional demeanor under pressure, reliable team player, and confidentiality of client information.

This full‑time position offers a comprehensive health benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision, plus life insurance, short‑term disability, retirement plans, holidays, and paid time off.

The firm offers a hybrid work schedule combining in‑office and remote days.

Pay range: $42.41 to $80.56 per hour depending on location.

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