Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Pay: $55000.00 - $82000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated Trusts & Estates practice supporting complex estate planning trust administration wealth preservation business succession and probate matters.
• Work alongside an experienced team of attorneys and paralegals while gaining valuable exposure to high-level private client work.
• Take on meaningful responsibilities across estate planning documents estate settlements fiduciary accountings and legal document management.
• Build specialized Trusts & Estates expertise in a collaborative environment that values accuracy teamwork and professional development.
• Enjoy a strong benefits package generous PTO professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.
• Gain exposure to document automation technology and modern legal workflows with opportunities to leverage Microsoft Word HotDocs and related tools.

Location: Detroit MI or Grand Rapids MI on-site in a professional collaborative law firm environment.

Note: Must have 1 year of directly relevant Trusts & Estates or estate planning experience. Strong attention to detail communication and organizational skills are essential.

About Us

We are a well-established full-service law firm with a sophisticated private client practice and a strong reputation for thoughtful high-quality legal service. Our team values collaboration professional growth client service and creating an environment where talented professionals can build lasting careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and organization of estate planning documents.
• Support the estate settlement process from initial administration through completion.
• Prepare and maintain fiduciary accountings and related documentation.
• Manage assemble and organize estate planning forms and client materials.
• Review documents for accuracy completeness and consistency.
• Coordinate information and documentation needed from clients attorneys financial institutions and other parties.
• Maintain organized client files and ensure sensitive information is handled with discretion.
• Use Microsoft Word and document management tools to prepare and maintain sophisticated legal documents.
• Support attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day Trusts & Estates matters and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve document organization workflow efficiency and administrative processes.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Trusts & Estates estate planning probate or closely related paralegal experience.
• Bachelors degree preferred ideally in paralegal studies legal studies or a related field.
• Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal documents and professional office procedures.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word preferred.
• Experience with document automation software such as HotDocs is a plus.
• Entry-level coding or scripting experience is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll be part of a team where your work directly supports attorneys and clients on meaningful estate planning and private client matters. We foster a collaborative culture where people support one another invest in professional development and take pride in delivering excellent work. With strong benefits paid time off professional development opportunities and a team-oriented environment this is an excellent opportunity to grow your legal career in a specialized and highly respected practice area.

JPC-1746

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 1 yrs of trust & estates experience

• Required Years as Associate 1
• Additional context: Relocation- no Packages - no
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

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