Trust and Estates Paralegal

Dickinson Wright
Troy, MI
Job Description
Staff designated as a Trust and Estates Paralegal are under the general supervision of the attorneys to whom assigned, as well as the Chief Human Resources Officer. The essential duties and responsibilities include following ethical requirements, knowledge of probate, trust administration, conservatorship, guardianship and estate planning laws and concepts, and operating standard office equipment.

Requirements

  • Follow the ethical requirements in order to assist in the handling of an estate, preparation of tax returns, or other legal functions
  • Knowledge of probate, trust administration, conservatorship, guardianship and estate planning laws and concepts
  • Exposure to the preparation of simple tax returns
  • Self-motivated with excellent communication skills and excellent proofreading skills
  • Operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers, fax software, personal computer, typewriter

Benefits

  • health
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401(k) and profit sharing plans
  • paid vacation
  • parental leave
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