Estate Planning and Administration ParalegalEckell Sparks is seeking a Full-Time professional Estate Planning and Estate Administration Paralegal to assist at a medium size, extremely busy law firm located in Media, PA. The ideal candidate will exhibit the following skills and have confidence in performing the outlined general job duties.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

· Sitting in on initial estate administration meetings, taking notes regarding fees, assets, prepayment, etc.

· Gathering information from clients, vendors and institutions regarding estate assets, probate v. non-probate, and preparing required probate forms

· Scheduling probate appointments and general client appointments

· Creating and organizing files

· Calendaring and monitoring important dates and deadlines

· Preparing Date of Death balance letters, beneficiary notices, and certification of same, advertising, DHS requests, stock transfers, and opening estate bank accounts

· Detailed knowledge of check writing, check registers and checkbook balancing

PREFERRED SKILLS:

· Knowledge of both Zane and Lackner (REV 1500, Accounting, Inventory); ProSeries (1040 and 1041); EstateVal (EVP); and Savings Bond Wizard preferred

· Notary or willingness to become a Notary

· Multitasking on numerous files for a busy law firm, including attention to detail, organization skills and ability to prioritize tasks/time management

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Works well independently and can handle an estate plan and administration from start to finish

· Comfortable with problem solving and individual research

· Able to assist multiple attorneys at one time

Salary based upon experience.

Benefits include: Health Insurance/401(k)/PTO/Disability Insurance/Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,159.00 - $52,451.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Media, PA 19063 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Media, PA 19063: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person