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Trusts & Estates Paralegal

SourcePro Search, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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SourcePro Search is conducting a search for an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal for a top ranked law firm to be based out of their Los Angeles office.

The Trusts & Estates Paralegal will be responsible for managing a heavy caseload, working in all phases of estate planning.

What You'll Do:

Prepare drafts for estate planning, probate, trust administration

Manage estate planning and administration matters from inception to completion

Filing of necessary documents with the court Draft estate documents such as wills, trusts, assignments, deeds, etc.

Research title to real properties

Prepare court documents for probate and trust matters

Preparation of probate documents for the administration of an estate

Administer probate and trust cases including preparation of trust administration documents i.e.

Trust administration letter, affidavits, consents, real property transfer documents, etc.

Prepare and review accounting for probate and estate matters

Obtaining necessary information for tax preparation of estate and trust

Prepare estate tax returns

Research charitable status of named beneficiaries

Prepare and arrange for revisions of departmental forms

Maintain department referral and estates lists

Maintain attorney information lists Assist in associate and other personnel training

Prepare agendas for monthly meetings

Coordinate client development events for internal team

Contact regulatory bodies, clients, and court as needed

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications: 5+ years of paralegal experience in a Trusts & Estates Practice Group at a mid-large law firm.

Additional qualifications include excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, strong computer abilities and initiative.

Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree License and Certification Required: ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate

Preferred: Certification in Estate Planning Computer/Software Knowledge

Required: Proficiency in Windows 10 and Microsoft Suite, experience with document management system, proficient with Adobe Acrobat Preferred: NetDocs; BNA Forms.

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