Senior Trust & Estates Paralegal

Exemption Status: Hourly Non-ExemptRemote Options/Office Hours: Hybrid or Fully In-OfficeClassification: ParalegalSummary: The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must have at least five (5) years of recent experience in Trusts & Estates including complex and high net worth estate planning, trust administration and probate. Tax background and understanding is preferable, ideally with knowledge and preparation of Form 706 and Form 709. Litigation experience is also helpful. The Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to work independently and, on a team, manage their cases, and be relied on for follow-up and accountability. The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal is expected to prepare legal documents, filings, and/or general correspondence with accuracy and adhere to the JKZ formatting guidelines. This position requires that the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal be extremely detail-oriented, organized, critical about accuracy, spelling and grammar and possess the ability to prioritize and follow up. This is a very fast-paced environment, and the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to multitask and manage a voluminous caseload. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive.In addition to the above, the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal may be responsible for delegating assignments, mentoring, training, etc. of any legal support personnel in their practice area.Direct Reports: N/AEssential Duties and Responsibilities, Including but Not Limited To:Performing legal researchPreparing trust accountingsPreliminary drafting of trusts and memosDrafting documentsCalendaring appointments and deadlinesManaging and organizing client files as well as keeping client database and document management systems up to datePrepare Forms 706 and 709Maintaining a billable hour requirementRequirements:Education and ExperienceAt least 5 years' experience working as a Trusts & Estates ParalegalMust have paralegal certificate or equivalentKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBilingual preferred;Proficient in the MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook;Solid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style;Organized and detail oriented; andAbility to communicate clearly.