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Title : Trust & Estates Paralegal

Location : Washington - Seattle
Refer to Job # FEST769722

We like this firm and the people in it. One of the best firms in the Pacific Northwest, with a long history for exceptional professional representation of clients in a variety of industries, this firm is a good place to work. This mid-sized firm does a lot to distinguish itself in terms of being a collegial place to work. Associates at this firm are for the most part firm in their belief that this firm is not a sweatshop by any means. Additionally, the attorneys practicing law with this firm have a genuine commitment to outside activities. One of the hallmark's of this firm's practice is the fact that the attorneys working here all seem to do an exceptional job of collaborating in a way which truly helps the firm's clients. For example, the attorneys working here seem to follow a universal methodology to ensure that clients are serviced in absolutely the best possible means through the creative use of technology and the fact that one attorneys within the firm generally takes responsibility for ensuring that the client is well serviced at all times. Compensation at this firm is not "high market"; however, quality of life definitely is.
Trust & Estates Paralegal The candidate will work with multiple attorneys to handle all aspects of probate and post-mortem trust administration from initiation to completion including: Draft probate pleadings and trust notices and proofread for accuracy; Ex Parte Court appearance. Will prepare estate inventory. Prepare estate and trust accountings. Draft all distribution documents including preparation and recording of deeds and related documents. Work directly and communicate well with clients and clients advisors. Assist attorney with drafting and filing estate and gift tax returns. Understand basic estate planning and estate tax concepts. Prepare trust funding documents and correspondence. Draft estate planning documents as requested. Manage and perform specific tasks for the routine maintenance of family limited liability companies, qualified personal residence trusts, and life insurance trusts. The candidate should preferably have 3 years of experience. Must have a great attitude, will be a team player, have a proactive work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills, will be proficient in proof-reading and data entry, detail oriented and have the ability to work well under pressure. Should be familiar with a broad range of trust and estates practice. Must be capable of managing and prioritizing a heavy caseload for multiple trust and estates attorneys. Must have strong knowledge of estate and trust administration and general estate planning concepts. Must have advanced word processing/computer skills utilizing a variety of software programs including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Adobe and Fileshare. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation, attention to detail and follow-through skills. Should also be highly organized and able to successfully multi-task and meet set deadlines. Strong customer service, ability to be flexible and work effectively as part of a team is required.
 
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