Trusts & Estates Paralegal – Los Angeles, CA

Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, Inc. is seeking to hire a Trusts & Estates Paralegal with 5-8 years of experience in estate planning and trust administration to work in our Los Angeles (Westwood) office. The Trusts & Estates Paralegal will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to estate planning and trust administration including document preparation and review, legal research, and communication with clients.

Description:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of accountings for both estates and trusts
• Drafting of estate planning documents, including wills, living trusts, irrevocable trusts and asset transfers
• Assistance with probate administration including probate petitions, assessor forms, statutory notices, creation of sub trusts, family settlement agreements, Rule 5.6 notices, and allocation of assets
• Preparation of federal and state individual and fiduciary income tax returns, gift tax returns, and estate tax returns
• Serves as liaison between firm, clients, advisors, and beneficiaries

Candidate Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in trusts & estates within a law firm environment
• Paralegal certificate required; B.A. or B.S. desired
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with WealthCounsel, Lackner, ProLaw, and NetDocs a plus
• Notary Public a plus
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Legal research and technical writing skills, including proficiency with legal research tools
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to work within deadlines and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Detail-oriented and highly organized

This position is full-time.

Job Requirements:

Employee Status: Full-Time – Non-Exempt

Schedule: 8-hour shift; day shift; Monday to Friday

Job Type: Professional

Education: Minimum – Paralegal Certificate

Experience: 5-8 years as Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000; Salary commensurate with expertise & previous experience

Travel: 0%

About Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, Inc.:

Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl is a national, full-service law firm dedicated to assisting businesses, institutions, and individuals. Leech Tishman offers legal services in business restructuring & insolvency, construction, corporate matters, employment & labor, estates & trusts, intellectual property, litigation & alternative dispute resolution, and real estate. In addition, the firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in the aviation & aerospace, cannabis, emerging cyber technologies, energy & natural resources, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, and life sciences industries. Leech Tishman has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sarasota, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE. and has a history of strong growth in these markets. We offer a competitive salary and benefits and a collegial work environment.

Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to Mala Mason, Chief People Officer at