Estate Administration Paralegal
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Job overview
The firm seeks a detail‑oriented, experienced Estate Administration Paralegal to support estate and trust administration, working closely with attorneys across probate, trust settlement, and estate administration, serving as primary contact for clients, beneficiaries, and courts.
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Full job description
In-office : Northfield, IL
The Opportunity
70,000 to 90,000 annual compensation
We are seeking a detail-oriented, and experienced Estate Administration Paralegal to
support our estate and trust administration practice. You will work closely with attorneys across all
phases of probate, trust settlement, and estate administration, often serving as a primary point of
contact for clients, beneficiaries, and courts during sensitive times.
About Us
We are a majority women-owned, boutique law firm in Northfield, Illinois, concentrating on
estate planning, guardianships, and estate and trust administration. Our attorneys provide
sophisticated counsel in estate, gift, and income tax planning and estate and trust litigation, with close
attention to family dynamics and a compassionate approach to every client relationship.
Key Responsibilities
- Probate Management: Track probate matters from filing through closing, including court
itiesdeadlines, claims periods, and required filings; maintain case calendars and flag upcoming
deadlines to attorneys.
- Document Drafting: Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, and waivers; file court documents
per judicial procedures.
- Asset Administration: Prepare asset transfer and distribution documentation, including
beneficiary designation claim forms and stock transfer forms (e.g., Computershare and other
transfer agents).
- Account Tracking: Prepare estate and trust accounting documents, including inventories,
correspondence requesting account statements, periodic and annual accountings, plans of
distribution, and beneficiary receipts.
- Client Relations: Provide empathetic, professional updates to clients and third parties.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of estate or trust administration experience; real estate experience a plus.
- Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate preferred if fewer than 5 years'
experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Exceptional organization and attention to detail; sound judgment and discretion with
confidential matters; strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $75,000–$90,000, commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
- Comprehensive health coverage.
- Discretionary performance bonuses; profit sharing and a 401(k)-retirement plan.
- Paid time off and holiday schedule.
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