Trust and Estates Paralegal

Dickinson Wright
Troy, MI
Category Legal
Job Description
Staff designated as a Trust and Estates Paralegal are under the general supervision of attorneys to assist in handling estates, preparation of tax returns, and other legal functions.

Requirements

  • Follow ethical requirements in handling estates, tax returns, and legal functions
  • Knowledge of probate, trust administration, conservatorship, guardianship, and estate planning laws and concepts
  • Self-motivated with excellent communication and proofreading skills
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, concentrate on detail, and work under time constraints
  • Interpersonal skills to communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff
  • Ability to proofread typed material for errors
  • Working knowledge of Windows 10, Word 2016, Excel 2016, Outlook 2016, NetDocs or similar document management system, and Adobe

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and profit sharing plans
  • Paid vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Health flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Identity theft protection
  • Dependent day care reimbursement account
  • Commuter benefits
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability protection
  • Employee assistance program
  • Emergency travel assistance
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