Legal Assistant Paralegal
KLM Staffing/ Kathy Turner, Lansing, MI, United States
We are seeking a skilled Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support our probate law practice. This role involves assisting attorneys in estate administration with a focus on fiduciary documents.
Responsibilities
Prepare and file probate court documents, including petitions, inventories, notices, and fiduciary accounts.
Review, interpret, and perform accounting for fiduciary documents such as accounts of fiduciary (short and long form), trust documents, and letters testamentary.
Assist in estate and trust administration, compiling asset information, valuations, distributions to beneficiaries, and reconciling fiduciary accounts.
Conduct legal research on probate matters and communicate with clients, courts, and beneficiaries.
Qualifications
Associate's degree or paralegal certificate; bachelor’s preferred.
2+ years of experience in probate or estates, ideally in Michigan probate proceedings.
Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and performing accounting for fiduciary documents like fiduciary accounts and trust instruments.
Familiarity with Michigan probate forms (e.g., PC 583, PC 584) and court filings.
Preferred Skills
Strong organizational skills for managing case files, deadlines, and calendars.
Knowledge of estate tax returns, asset transfers, and fiduciary accounting principles.
Excellent communication and attention to detail.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and file probate court documents, including petitions, inventories, notices, and fiduciary accounts.
Review, interpret, and perform accounting for fiduciary documents such as accounts of fiduciary (short and long form), trust documents, and letters testamentary.
Assist in estate and trust administration, compiling asset information, valuations, distributions to beneficiaries, and reconciling fiduciary accounts.
Conduct legal research on probate matters and communicate with clients, courts, and beneficiaries.
Qualifications
Associate's degree or paralegal certificate; bachelor’s preferred.
2+ years of experience in probate or estates, ideally in Michigan probate proceedings.
Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and performing accounting for fiduciary documents like fiduciary accounts and trust instruments.
Familiarity with Michigan probate forms (e.g., PC 583, PC 584) and court filings.
Preferred Skills
Strong organizational skills for managing case files, deadlines, and calendars.
Knowledge of estate tax returns, asset transfers, and fiduciary accounting principles.
Excellent communication and attention to detail.
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