Trust and Estate Paralegal Specialist

6 days ago

New York, New York, United States Kirkland & Ellis Full time

About Kirkland & Ellis

We are a leading law firm that serves a diverse range of clients with complex legal matters. Our team is united by our ambition to achieve excellence and our commitment to collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect, and gratitude.

As one of the world's top law firms, we operate from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. With 6,500 employees, including over 3,500 lawyers, we offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support, and tailored learning and development opportunities.

Our Team Culture

We value diversity and strive to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals engage in meaningful work, continuous learning, and professional development, knowing they will make a positive impact on our clients' lives.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Trust and Estate Paralegal I to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess 2+ years of experience related to Trust and Estates, a bachelor's degree, and excellent communication skills. This role requires attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization, as well as the ability to interact professionally with staff, attorneys, paralegals, clients, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to attorneys and help manage projects, materials, and information related to the practice group.
  • Perform various tasks such as drafting basic documents, proofreading, assembling materials for binders, preparing packages, and writing cover memos and execution instructions.
  • Monitor deadlines, work with Calendar Court Services, and provide email reminders of upcoming deadlines.
  • Prepare flowcharts, summaries of estate plans, valuations of assets, insurance transfer and claim forms, beneficiary designation, transfer, and claim forms, healthcare proxies, and powers of attorney.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience related to Trust and Estates.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with staff, attorneys, paralegals, clients, and vendors.
  • Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $69,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on your experience and qualifications. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support, and tailored learning and development opportunities designed to help you realize your full potential.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions, including hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination (if necessary), are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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