Trusts & Estates Paralegal (All Offices)
About the Position
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is seeking a paralegal to join our Estate Planning Practice Group in any of our offices. The paralegal will service the firm's clients by assisting with the preparation of estate planning documents, assisting with the estate settlement process, preparing fiduciary accountings, and managing and assembling estate planning forms. Prior experience is strongly preferred.
About You
- Prior experience is strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Experience using document automation software (such as HotDocs)
- Entry-level coding or scripting experience is a plus
- Detail-oriented and possesses excellent communication and organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree (preferred in paralegal studies or legal studies)
- A certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program is preferred
- Two or more years of experience in estate planning is preferred
About Warner
Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, or follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook.
About Our Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design
- Generous PTO and leave policies
- Firm holidays
- Remote work flexibility
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
About Our Culture
Warner’s cultural motto is “Fun, Pride + Profit...in that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:
- Teamwork - Warner’s lockstep compensation model encourages teamwork and distinguishes us from our competitors.
- Diversity - At Warner, we take an “all in” approach to DEI - engaging people at all levels of the firm to lead and participate on DEI committees and initiatives.
- Careers - Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home - and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.
- Community - Warner’s time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150+ nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.
Closing Statement
Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service.