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Estate & Trust/Corporate Paralegal

We are searching for a full-time Estate & Trust/Corporate Paralegal to join our team in Owensboro, KY. The paralegal should be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to support a supervising attorney and enhance attorney efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. This Paralegal must enjoy serving others, be highly organized and detail oriented, and have a customer service mindset.  This role demands excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.  

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with estate administration including:
  • Contacts with personal representatives and other parties to collect information
  • Draft probate documents and complete court forms for attorney review, file on KY courts’ electronic filing systems
  • Research records on property valuation websites and county clerk websites
  • Complete estate and inheritance tax forms for attorney review, file with the IRS and KY Department of Revenue
  • Work independently to monitor probate and tax filing due dates and advise attorneys of same
  • Apply for taxpayer identification numbers on IRS.gov website
• Assist attorneys with corporate work including:
  • Research records on Secretary of State websites for information related to business entities, complete forms, file on Secretary of State electronic filing systems
  • Enter narratives and work time to billing system for clients’ monthly bills
• Effectively prioritize work; monitor deadlines.
• Information/Document Management
• Create, maintain, and retire files according to attorney/client preference
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Certification or degree in Paralegal studies OR equivalent legal support experience
• Prior demonstrated experience and knowledge working in Estate & Trust/Corporate Law.
• Knowledge with the following software products:
  • MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Secure e-mail and PDF software
  • BNA Tax Forms
• Investigative mindset for strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent professional communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to proofread for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and content.
• Ability to prioritize and monitor deadlines while working on multiple matters, with a sense of ownership.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Maintain firm and client confidentiality.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Pay:  $21 – $ hourly

•  Benefits (Extensive):

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Reimbursement Account
• Life and Disability insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Paid time off 16 days accrued per pay period in year one and annually thereafter 
• Holiday Pay (8 days)

Schedule:

• 7.5 hour shift – Monday-Friday  37.5 hours weekly

Need more information about this job?  Contact Charlene Salpietra  at (270) 240-5511, or apply online at expresspros.com and send it to the Owensboro, Ky office.  Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help them find the right career for their skills and experience.  We have a variety of careers and we are ready to help you take the next step to your best job ever!