Trust and Estate Paralegal

Overview

LHH is looking for an experienced Trust & Estate Administration Paralegal to join our estate planning team in Northbrook, IL . This full-time, in-office role is ideal for someone with recent, hands-on experience managing trust and estate administration from start to finish. You'll work directly with one of the partners and support up to eight attorneys in a busy, highly respected practice.

Important : We are looking for stable, relevant experience within the last five years . Please no "hoppy" resumes. Candidates must be located within a 45-minute commute to our Northbrook office.

Top 3 Qualities We're Looking For :

Recent, relevant trust & estate administration experience (within the last 5 years)

Proximity to Northbrook (ideally within a 45-minute commute)

Ability to manage trust / estate administration start-to-finish , including drafting documents, preparing correspondence, and communicating directly with clients and financial institutions

What You'll Do :

Independently manage trust and estate administration cases from intake to close-out

Draft correspondence, letters to trustees, and handle asset transfers

Serve as a key administrative resource for 2 lead attorneys and up to 8 total in the estate planning group

Prepare probate court filings and related legal documents

Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other professionals

Track key dates and deadlines

Use HotDocs NetDocs Microsoft Office , and Access

Note : This is a high-volume, detail-focused role. You must be organized, self-driven, and ready to jump in.

What You Bring :

Minimum 2 years of relevant paralegal experience (4+ preferred; will consider strong 1+ year candidates)

Proven ability to handle trust and estate administration independently

Clear, professional communication skills

Experience in a law firm supporting estate planning attorneys

Bonus : Paralegal certification or tax-related experience (not required)

Team Structure :

You'll primarily support one of the partners

You'll work closely with another seasoned paralegal (10+ years tenure) who is currently over capacity

Expect to bill approximately 25 hours / week , with an annual requirement of 1320 hours

Interview Process :

Zoom Interview – Elevator pitch, why you're looking, strengths & weaknesses

On-Site Interview with one of the partners

Final Round with Additional Partners (streamlined / flexible for working candidates)

Compensation & Benefits :

$39–$52 / hour , based on experience

Annual bonus

Health & Dental – 50% firm-covered

401(k) – Match up to 0.5% for employees contributing 8% (eligibility after 30 days)

PTO

0–4 years : 10 days

4–9 years : 15 days

10+ years : 20 days

Sick / Personal Days – 5 per year

Paid Holidays , including early dismissal (3 : 00 PM) before holidays

New Year's Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving & Friday after

Christmas

Optional : Rosh Hashanah / Yom Kippur (replaceable)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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