Vedder Price
Trust and Estate Planning Paralegal
Vedder Price, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Trust and Estate Planning Paralegal. The Paralegal supports the Trust, Estate Planning and Tax practices, assisting with a variety of responsibilities.
As a Paralegal, your duties and responsibilities may include the following:
Prepares tax returns of all types, including individual income, estate and trust income, gift, estate and GST tax returnsUnderstands probate process and prepares probate documents (Illinois preferred)Prepares estate and trust accountings; analyzes and organizes records and documentsConducts factual research involving assets, liabilities, titling of assets, claims, valuation, contacts and virtually all other matters relating to estates and trustsPerforms tax and legal research using library and online resourcesReviews and drafts estate planning and other legal documentsAssists with business transactionsPrepares corporate, partnership and LLC agreements, resolutions and other documents; liaises with Corporate Maintenance to maintain records and minute booksHandles governmental, agency and court filingsMeets and directly communicates with clientsMaintains docket of all estate, trust and court datesDirectly deals with numerous clientsActs as a backup for the entire practice groupMaintains 1,500 billable hours annually
Skills & Competencies:
Strong research and writing skillsWillingness and flexibility to work overtimeAbility to work under pressure on time-sensitive projectsAbility to multi-taskAbility to work independentlyHigh level of attention to detail
Qualifications & Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree requiredMinimum of 5 years of work experience as a paralegal in a law firm or a specialized litigation practice firm required.ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferredExpertise in tax, estate planning and estate administration preferredAccounting experience preferredPosition also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:
Tax preparation programs (particularly CCH)Accounting programsEstate planning programsExcel and Visio preferredMicrosoft Office Suite
Equal Employment Opportunity:Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.
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As a Paralegal, your duties and responsibilities may include the following:
Prepares tax returns of all types, including individual income, estate and trust income, gift, estate and GST tax returnsUnderstands probate process and prepares probate documents (Illinois preferred)Prepares estate and trust accountings; analyzes and organizes records and documentsConducts factual research involving assets, liabilities, titling of assets, claims, valuation, contacts and virtually all other matters relating to estates and trustsPerforms tax and legal research using library and online resourcesReviews and drafts estate planning and other legal documentsAssists with business transactionsPrepares corporate, partnership and LLC agreements, resolutions and other documents; liaises with Corporate Maintenance to maintain records and minute booksHandles governmental, agency and court filingsMeets and directly communicates with clientsMaintains docket of all estate, trust and court datesDirectly deals with numerous clientsActs as a backup for the entire practice groupMaintains 1,500 billable hours annually
Skills & Competencies:
Strong research and writing skillsWillingness and flexibility to work overtimeAbility to work under pressure on time-sensitive projectsAbility to multi-taskAbility to work independentlyHigh level of attention to detail
Qualifications & Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree requiredMinimum of 5 years of work experience as a paralegal in a law firm or a specialized litigation practice firm required.ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferredExpertise in tax, estate planning and estate administration preferredAccounting experience preferredPosition also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:
Tax preparation programs (particularly CCH)Accounting programsEstate planning programsExcel and Visio preferredMicrosoft Office Suite
Equal Employment Opportunity:Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.
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