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Description

Robert Half is partnering with a firm that has been widely recognized as one of the premier private client law firms in the world. They are seeking an Estate Planning Paralegal to join their team in Chicago. This position offers hybrid flexibility, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to work with highly respected attorneys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft a variety of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

• Prepare initial drafts of probate filings, asset inventories, and related court documents.

• Assist in gathering and organizing client information and assets, such as financial records.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, delivering clear, professional, and timely responses.

• Coordinate and schedule client meetings, document signings, and follow-up activities.

• Support attorneys in the administration of trusts and estates by preparing accountings, distribution summaries, and beneficiary correspondence.

• Facilitate the transfer of assets, update beneficiary designations, and assist with the retitling of financial accounts.

• Conduct research to ensure compliance with federal and state estate and probate laws.

• Assist with analyzing tax implications related to estate planning and administration.

• Monitor, organize, and maintain electronic and physical files for estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.

• Track critical deadlines, filing requirements, and court submission dates to ensure compliance.

• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to foster a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

  Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience working as an Estate Planning Paralegal.

• Expertise in Estate Planning, including drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.

• Proficiency in Probate & Estate Administration, including managing the distribution of assets and settling debts.

• Experience with File management systems for organizing, storing, and retrieving legal documents.

Please email your resume directly to cosette antonia . bevis @ robert half com for immediate consideration.

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