LHH ยท 7 hours ago
Paralegal
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expLHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Bellevue law firm to hire an experienced Estate Planning Paralegal. This full-time role supports attorneys in delivering comprehensive estate planning services, including drafting wills and trusts, while also assisting with probate and tax-related matters.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Ariel Dunlap
Responsibilities
Prepare comprehensive estate planning documents, including Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney (DPOAs), Trusts, Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs), and Health Care Directives
Compose detailed client correspondence explaining the structure and purpose of proposed estate planning documents
Oversee probate and trust administration from initial filing through final distribution
Draft legal pleadings for probate, prepare asset inventories, and create documentation for asset transfers
Complete federal and Washington estate tax returns, preferably with experience using GEMs software
Develop and send communications related to estate administration, including letters to clients, accountants, taxing authorities, and responses to third-party information requests
Calculate bequests and trust funding, and prepare distribution plans
Draft legal instruments such as Deeds, Promissory Notes, and LLC Agreements
Secure federal tax identification numbers for estates and trusts
Track and manage critical deadlines for probate filings and estate tax returns
Maintain organized status checklists and proactively follow up on pending matters
Prioritize and manage a high-volume caseload while meeting multiple deadlines efficiently
Qualification
Required
5+ years of paralegal experience, ideally focused on estate planning or trusts & estates
Demonstrated experience drafting estate planning documents (wills, trusts, POAs, etc.)
Strong knowledge of Washington probate and estate tax laws and procedures
Exceptional drafting, proofreading, and document formatting skills
Ability to manage a drafting-heavy workload with accuracy and efficiency
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with legal document management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused, professional demeanor
High degree of discretion, sound judgment, and ability to manage confidential information
Preferred
Experience supporting probate and trust administration preferred
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (95% employer-paid for employee coverage)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with up to 10% firm contribution/profit-sharing match
Paid Time Off accrued up to 128 hours (16 days) per year, plus 10 paid holidays (prorated based on hire date)
Paid Sick Leave in accordance with state law
Paid Parental Leave (up to 6 weeks)
Health Savings Account with $150 quarterly employer contribution
Commuter benefits, including $14/month ORCA transit pass
Additional voluntary benefits such as pet insurance
Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
Company
LHH
At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.
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Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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