Senior Paralegal - Seattle - LHH

    LHH
    LHH Seattle

    16 hours ago

    Part time
    Description

    Paralegal – Estate Planning & Probate

    Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 annually + bonus

    Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

    Typical Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour unpaid lunch

    LHH is working with a well-established law firm that seeks an experienced Paralegal to support high-net-worth probate matters within its Estate Planning and Probate practice group.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Compose, prepare, and respond to correspondence with clients, heirs, creditors, and case-related experts
    • Review and analyze wills, trusts, and decedent records
    • Draft petitions to open probate and supporting court documents
    • Prepare, maintain, and manage probate calendars, deadlines, and required filings
    • Notify heirs, devisees, and creditors; publish Notices to Creditors
    • Assist personal representatives and clients with the collection of death benefits (insurance, Social Security, etc.)
    • Determine title and valuation of estate assets; draft inventories
    • Obtain federal tax identification numbers
    • Maintain estate financial records and evaluate assets
    • Prepare and file estate tax returns
    • Calculate and diary statutory deadlines and notifications
    • Draft a variety of legal documents, including correspondence, petitions, contracts, orders, affidavits, and releases
    • Balance individual and team responsibilities; follow through on commitments
    • Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality

    Qualifications & Skills

    • Minimum 10+ years of estate planning and probate experience
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on recurring and special projects
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent spelling and grammar
    • Sound judgment, initiative, diplomacy, and discretion
    • Ability to manage multiple and diverse projects simultaneously
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    • Professional phone skills and consistent reliability
    • Compassionate and professional when working with clients during sensitive life events

    Work Schedule & Office Environment

    • Start and end times may vary by up to 30 minutes
    • 40-hour work week; overtime paid at 1.5x for hours worked over 40
    • On-site gym access

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Discretionary annual profit sharing
    • 401(k) plan with 3% employer contribution upon eligibility
    • Medical insurance (88% employer paid)
    • Dental insurance (100% employer paid)
    • Vision coverage (included with medical)
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
    • Life and AD&D insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • 100% paid transit pass

    Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual

    • 0–3 years: 3.2 weeks per year
    • 3–5 years: 4.4 weeks per year
    • 5–10 years: 5.4 weeks per year
    • 10+ years: 6.4 weeks per year

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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