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Roseland - USA

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Ideal candidates possess a strong work ethic exceptional problemsolving skills and comfort in a dynamic fastpaced environment. Must excel in managing case files from inception to completion demonstrating comprehensive understanding of estate administration.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare drafts of Probate documents for attorneys such as applications motions notices and inventories.
  • File pleadings and hearing documents.
  • Communicate with court staff and clients.
  • Prepare correspondence meet with clients to notarize witness and sign documents and ensure all deadlines are met.
  • Prepare Federal and state estate and inheritance tax returns.
  • Prepare estate and trust accountings.
  • Prepare appropriate release documents for estate distributions and assist with transfers of estate property to beneficiaries.
  • Continuously review and update case progress determine case closure and keep matters moving seamlessly.
  • Assist in keeping staff attorneys and clients on task.
  • Assist in preparing Elder Law Guardianship and Business Incorporation documents.
  • Complete daily tasks and assignments independently with little supervision in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
  • Prepare drafts of Estate Planning documents for attorneys including Wills various Trusts and disability planning documents.
  • Communicate with clients witness and notarize documents and manage the workflow in a timely manner while handling responsibility for the matter.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant Estate Administration experience supporting a legal practice required.
  • Proficiency with MS Word Excel and Kofax Adobe; knowledge of ONESOURCE or other estate tax return software a plus.
  • Excellent organizational skills are critical.
  • The right candidate must efficiently organize and prioritize numerous tasks complete them on time with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Expert ability to manage case files from inception to completion demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the entire estate administration process.
  • Must be selfmotivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Strong research analytical and criticalthinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with diverse attorneys staff and clients.
  • Must provide information with courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.
  • Excellent grammar proofreading and English composition skills are essential.
  • Enthusiastic articulate a quick study friendly dependable punctual a team player and thrive in a fastpaced environment.

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