Paralegal - Estate Planning

About the role

Paralegal – Estate Planning Rhoades Levy Law Group P.C., a Northbrook, Illinois-based law firm, is seeking a paralegal with significant experience in estate planning to join its rapidly growing and highly collaborative law firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and the desire to be a team player in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of estate planning
• Draft estate planning documents to include revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney for health care and property, and related documents
• Collect and organize financial and asset data to assist clients with funding of revocable trusts, including preparing deeds, assignments and related documents
• Manage and maintain client files, both digital and physical, in accordance with firm policies
• Conduct legal and financial research as needed
• Communicate professionally with clients, financial advisors, and other third parties
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an estate planning paralegal
• Paralegal certification is a plus; relevant work experience will be considered
• Experience working with Microsoft Office resources (Outlook, Word, Excel), PDF software, document management software
• Ability to learn and use advanced software programs and new technology
• Smokeball (legal practice management system) experience is a plus
• Experience with trust administration, probate, estate and gift tax preparation software (e.g., CCH ProSystem fx), purchase and sale agreements for businesses and commercial real estate, entity structures, and other corporate matters is a plus

Skills

• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading, organization and time management skills
• Ability to produce accurate work product with a high attention to detail
• Self‑starter who is comfortable simultaneously managing multiple tasks
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced work environment

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Paid time off
• 3% safe harbor 401K contribution after one year of employment
• Health, dental and vision insurance paid at 50% for the employee
• Ability to participate in benefits programs, including health insurance, paid time off, and 401k/profit sharing plan participation
• Flexible hours
• Legal assistant support
• Limited work‑from‑home option (one to two days per week) after training and demonstrated proficiency

Pay

Base compensation starts at $70,000+, dependent on experience.

Schedule

The firm has a 1,300‑billable‑hours target for paralegals.