Estate Planning Paralegal

Estate Planning Paralegal Firm: Rhoades Levy Law Group P.C.

Location: Northbrook, IL (Hybrid option available post-training)

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Base starting at $60,000+ (commensurate with experience) + Benefits & Discretionary Bonus

ABOUT US Rhoades Levy Law Group P.C. (RLLaw) is a rapidly growing, highly collaborative, and supportive law firm based in Northbrook, Illinois. Grounded in our core values of Excellence, Transparency, and Integrity, we foster a fast-paced yet empowering work environment where team members thrive. We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Estate Planning Paralegal with a strong work ethic and a collaborative spirit to join our expanding team.

POSITION OVERVIEW In this role, you will work closely alongside our attorneys across all phases of estate planning. You will be instrumental in drafting key legal documents, coordinating asset funding, managing client communications, and keeping client matters organized and moving forward efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience as an estate planning paralegal.

• Education/Certifications: Paralegal certification preferred, or equivalent demonstrated work experience.

• Technical Skills:
  
  
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), PDF software, and document management systems.
    
    
  • Eagerness and aptitude to learn advanced software programs and new technology.
    
    
• Preferred Experience (Pluses):
  
  
  • Experience with Smokeball (legal practice management software).
    
    
  • Background in Trust Administration, Probate, or Estate & Gift Tax software (e.g., CCH ProSystem fx).
    
    
• Familiarity with commercial real estate purchase/sale agreements, business entity structures, or corporate matters. KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS
  • Communication & Precision: Exceptional written/verbal communication skills with top-tier proofreading abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

  • Organization: Outstanding time-management skills with the ability to self-start, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks seamlessly.

  • Adaptability: Comfortable taking initiative and thriving in a fast-paced environment. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
    RLLaw believes in investing in our employees and supporting work-life balance:

  • Competitive Pay: Starting base salary of $60,000+, dependent on experience.

  • Billable Target: Reasonable 1,300 billable hours annual target.

  • Bonus Potential: Eligible for discretionary bonuses.

salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Document Drafting: Support attorneys by drafting comprehensive estate planning documents, including revocable/irrevocable trusts, wills, healthcare/property powers of attorney, and related instruments.

• Trust Funding & Asset Coordination: Collect and organize client financial data; prepare deeds, assignments, and supporting documents to facilitate the funding of revocable trusts.

• File & Practice Management: Maintain organized digital and physical client files in accordance with firm policies.

• Client & Third-Party Interaction: Communicate professionally with clients, financial advisors, institutions, and other third parties while exercising independent judgment and maintaining complete confidentiality.

• Research & Support: Perform legal and financial research as needed to support client matters.

Skills

• Estate planning
• Certified Paralegal
• Paralegal Certificate
• Trust & Estate
• Planning
• Planning
• Trust & Estate Tax
• Asset Coordination

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.