Estate Planning Paralegal II

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and management; restructurings; high-stakes litigation and trials; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including 3,000+ lawyers) operating from 18 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

Essential Job Functions

An Estate Planning Paralegal II, under the supervision and direction of Estate Planning attorneys, helps to manage and organize the materials and information relating to estate planning as needed.  

Essential Functions: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Preparation of valuations of assets
• Assist with estate administration and estate tax return preparation
• Preparation of beneficiary designation, transfer and claim forms
• Preparation of health care proxies and powers of attorney
• Preparation of flowcharts and summaries of estate plans
• Provide legal and administrative support to Attorneys

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Work Experience, Skills:

• The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of experience of estate planning.  A Bachelor's degree is required.  Excellent communication skills are necessary with the ability to interact professionally with staff, attorneys, paralegals, clients and vendors.  The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as with a team, have an acute attention to detail and be able to multi-task and prioritize while working in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Technologies/Software:

• Strong technical skills are required, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio and a form of Document Management System.

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations:

• Paralegal certificate is preferred.

Work Environment: 

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

How to Apply

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For applicants that are based in New York City, visit the following link for pay range information: http://staffjobsus.kirkland.com/pages/JOBID6591

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