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Chicago Legal Search, Ltd.

Trusts Estates Paralegal

Chicago Legal Search, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

A growing mid-sized law firm in Chicago has an immediate need for a trusts & estates, probate and guardianship paralegal with 6+ years of experience. Responsibilities

Draft pleadings, orders and court documents, including documents to open and close probate estates and various pleadings necessary in guardianship proceedings. Complete probate and trust administration for estates. Assist clients with locating and collecting estate and trust assets; create guardianship, estate, and trust accountings. Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding in accordance with client direction, estate planning documents and/or court orders by communicating with relevant parties for assets such as bank accounts, brokerage accounts, mutual funds, stocks, insurance policies and others. Handle the collection and distribution of trust, estate, or guardianship assets. Assist attorneys with discovery and other estate and trust litigation matters, including written discovery requests, discovery production review, subpoenas, and citations. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required. A paralegal certificate is preferred. 6+ years of experience as a trusts & estates, probate and guardianship paralegal. Salary & Benefits

Salary up to $100k with comprehensive benefits.

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