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Foley & Lardner LLP

Estate Planning Paralegal

Foley & Lardner LLP, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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Foley & Lardner LLP Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

Foley & Lardner LLP’s Milwaukee office has an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Business Law team. This individual will provide direct assistance for our clients and attorneys in all aspects of estate planning, estate administration, and trust administration. The ideal candidate will work independently and as part of a team, with the ability to manage multiple timelines with minimum supervision, and will need to possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare estate planning and probate documents Assist with estate and trust administrations Attend client meetings and maintain frequent client contact for administration matters Prepare financial statements, accountings, schedules, and Excel model analyses Prepare fiduciary, estate and gift tax returns Consistently achieve 1650 billable hour requirement (including approved non-billable time)

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred Minimum of one (1) year of relevant Paralegal or estate/trust planning and/or administration experience required Experience with Microsoft Excel preferred Experience with tax preparation software a plus Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Flexible work hours as required by deadlines

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Milwaukee - $62,100 to $86,900

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.

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