Description

At Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD, our Bequest Management practice group represents some of the nation’s most significant charities. We work with charities managing their bequest administration through probate and other requirements of estate settlement, to ensure that donors’ wishes are honored and our clients’ missions are supported.

CCK is seeking a motivated, entry-level professional to join our team at the Providence, RI Headquarters! An ideal candidate will be self-motivated, interested in representing charities, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain important skills while doing meaningful work.

As a team and as an employer, we are committed to equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

The position starts with training and education on the important subjects of trusts & estates, probate, and estate settlement. These areas are central to the work we do for charities. Trained Entry Level Trust & Estates Case Manager/Paralegals undertake the following responsibilities:

• Independent review and editing of legal documents such as wills, trusts, waivers, receipts, releases, inventories, and accountings, providing same for review to bequest attorney or client, as appropriate;
• Communicate directly with financial institutions, estate and trust fiduciaries, and/or their attorney to facilitate the efficient collection of charitable bequests.
• Appropriately monitor progress of estate and trust administration to ensure timely receipt of bequests;
• Collaborate with bequest attorney, team members, and clients;
• Prepare various letters to estate and trust fiduciaries, confirming receipt of funds when necessary;
• Appropriately maintain bequest database, to include obtaining all necessary documents, for interoffice and client review of files;
• Record up-to-date notifications, correspondence, and follow-ups in bequest database.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required.
• Self-motivation, collaborative work ethic, and the ability to receive and respond productively to constructive feedback are essential qualities for success.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting annual salary is $42,500
• CCK offers options for medical, dental, and vision insurance (including options for employer-paid medical insurance for the employee!) and other wellness benefits.
• Gym membership reimbursement 
• 15 days of PTO (increasing over time) and 12 paid company holidays in 2024
• 35 Work-from-home days per year that can be used for any reason.
• 401k matching
• Paid Parental Leave

Additional Details:

• This role will be required to report to the CCK Headquarters in Providence, RI daily for the first month of training. After training is complete there will be an opportunity for a hybrid schedule based on performance. 
• Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Internal training provided

To apply, the following item are required for consideration:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcript