Probate Paralegal Position Available In Beaufort, South Carolina

Probate Paralegal Find Great People Bluffton, SC Job Details Full-time $60,000 – $70,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Writing skills Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Paralegal experience Paralegal Certificate 2 years Estate planning Communication skills Full Job Description Our client, an established law firm, is seeking an experienced Probate/Estate Planning Paralegal in their Bluffton, SC office.

Job Description:

Review and respond to initial correspondence from clients and attorneys with information regarding the scope of work, fees, and expenses related to estate administration Review and analyze estate documents including, wills, deeds, death certificates, trust agreements, affidavits, and estate tax returns Assist with the coordination and identification of personal and real property estate assets, heirs and devisees Assist in search of documentation or coordination of appraisals to determine date of death valuations of estate assets and real property Prepare petitions, documents, and correspondence required to open ancillary administrations and in-state administrations, obtain appointment of personal representative(s), and follow through to closing of estate by Probate Court and Taxing Authorities Prepare correspondence and applicable documents, including court documents, to beneficiaries to report on status of administration Prepare property transfer documents, including deeds, deeds of distribution, and attorney affidavits for filing with the Register of Deeds Review date of death valuations and preparation and coordination of Non-Resident Tax Notices to probate Judge, estate tax returns, and related correspondence to Taxing Authorities Prepare requests for disbursement of expenses related to estate administration Reconcile monthly estate valuations Coordinate appointments, assemble and distribute documents to clients, and log and store documents

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification or degree, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience Two or more years of probate/estate planning experience Knowledge of legal process, principles and practices required in probating estate assets and responsibilities of personal representatives with regard to estate tax procedures for decedents Strong communication, drafting and writing skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations #staffing

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person