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Paralegal

 

Trusts and Estates Paralegal

McLane Middleton, a leading New England-based law firm, has a unique opportunity for a Trusts and Estates Paralegal in our Woburn, Massachusetts office.  The firm has over 110 lawyers located in five offices, three in New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth) and two in Massachusetts (Woburn and Boston).  McLane Middleton is regularly listed as one of America’s leading law firms in Chambers USA, and 57 of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America across a broad array of practice areas.  The firm has a strong tradition over its 105-year history of deep involvement in the communities where its employees work and live. The firm is an active participant in the community and supports numerous charitable and professional associations.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, thorough, and organized Trusts and Estates Paralegal to join our team.  We are seeking an individual with a broad base of experience including probate and trust administration, working knowledge of the Probate Court rules and procedures and probate accountings, Federal estate tax returns, and familiarity with trust accounting computer programs.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to work independently and have previous paralegal experience in the administration of trusts and estates, including the preparation of Massachusetts and U.S. Estate Tax Returns (Form 706).   Responsibilities include all facets of trust and probate administration, drafting correspondence and legal documents, asset spreadsheets and probate pleadings, reviewing bank statements, and organizing and maintaining client files.  In addition, the candidate must be capable of offering the highest level of service to our clientele.  Professionalism and teamwork are important, so the best candidate works well with attorneys, co-workers, and our clients.

Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of solid Trusts and Estates paralegal experience.
  • Associate degree with paralegal studies emphasis. Bachelor’s degree from ABA approved paralegal program preferred.
  • Certification from NALA or NFPA is a plus.
  • Attention to detail, dependable, organized.
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Office, iManage, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent proofreading skills and clear and concise communication skills.

Direct resume with cover letter to:

Jessica Boisvert, Manager of Professional Recruiting and Retention
Email:  jessica.boisvert@McLane.com

Business Administration

 

Trust Administrator

McLane Middleton, a leading New England-based law firm, has a unique opportunity for a Trust Administrator in our Manchester, New Hampshire office.  The firm has over 100 lawyers located in five offices, three in New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth) and two in Massachusetts (Woburn and Boston).  McLane Middleton is regularly listed as one of America’s leading law firms in Chambers USA, and 57 of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America across a broad array of practice areas.  The firm has a strong tradition over its 105-year history of deep involvement in the communities where its employees work and live. The firm is an active participant in the community and supports numerous charitable and professional associations.

Reporting to a Trust Officer or Senior Trust Officer, the Trust Administrator works as an integral member of the Trust Services Group team.  The Trust Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of trusts and acts on behalf of the Trust Officer, interacting frequently with team members on client management and service issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Trust Officers by engaging in all facets of administration for assigned trust relationships
  • Increasing client satisfaction through proactive account management
  • Interpret the governing instrument and applicable law to ensure the proper set-up of account records, including payments, fee schedules and tax records.
  • Communicate with beneficiaries and co-trustees to outline administrative procedures
  • Opening and closing of trust accounts
  • Managing risk by monitoring trust activity and ensuring policy and procedures are followed
  • Respond to requests from beneficiaries for discretionary distributions
  • Preform additional special projects, as needed

Qualifications:

  • Preferred 2-4 years administrative experience
  • Works well independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and organize tasks effectively
  • Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral), organizational and analytical skills are essential
  • Interface with trust accounting system, workflow processes and trust operations
  • Excellent computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Please visit www.mclane.com for more information or direct your resume with cover letter to:

Direct resume with cover letter to:

Donna Desruisseaux, Human Resources & Benefits Administrator
Email:  donna.desruisseaux@McLane.com

Trusts & Estates Legal Administrative Assistant

McLane Middleton, a leading New England-based law firm has a unique opportunity for a Trusts and Estates Legal Administrative Assistant in our Manchester or Portsmouth, New Hampshire office.  The firm has over 110 lawyers located in five offices, three in New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth) and two in Massachusetts (Woburn and Boston).  McLane Middleton is regularly listed as one of America’s leading law firms in Chambers USA, and 57 of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America across a broad array of practice areas.  The firm has a strong tradition over its 105-year history of deep involvement in the communities where its employees work and live. The firm is an active participant in the community and supports numerous charitable and professional associations.

The Trusts & Estates Legal Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following Duties/Responsibilities:

  • High-level, complex scheduling for multiple attorneys, which includes triaging and handling complex and confidential information
  • Preparation and gathering of materials for all attorney meetings
  • Must possess the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, while managing and balancing multiple tasks and demonstrate problem-solving ability and initiative in finding workable solutions to complex scheduling
  • Responsible for answering all incoming calls on attorneys’ direct lines
  • Ability to comprehend complex materials and verbal instructions
  • Utilize software to track and follow up on the status of ongoing matters
  • Work with a team on tasks that include processing mail, review of executed documents for vaulting, serve as a witness during estate planning signings, and all other legal administrative duties as assigned

Scheduling includes:

  • Coordinate with clients, advisors, and referral sources to schedule virtual and in-person meetings with attorneys
  • Review in-house attorney calendars to schedule virtual or in-person meetings for attorneys and colleagues
  • Maintain and confirm attorney calendars are up to date regarding their availability (including noting holds and times offered out to meetings)
  • Balance multiple (and often conflicting) holds and scheduling requests
  • Follow-up with clients, advisors, and referral sources to confirm meeting times offered out
  • Update calendars with meeting materials for attorneys’ review before/during meetings
  • Circulate calendar invitations with Zoom, Dial-In or Address on meeting for all confirmed meetings
  • Attend internal meetings with attorneys and associates to review status of matters
  • Reserve conference rooms and visitor offices, set up Zoom or Teams meetings, and coordinate IT services and catering when needed

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

  • Trusts & Estates experience preferred
  • Must possess communication skills and the ability to work well in a team, but must also be an independent thinker
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and offer practical solutions in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle sensitive client information with discretion and in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Ability to work well within a collaborative team environment, contributing to shared goals and maintaining positive relationships with both clients and colleagues.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Direct resume with cover letter to:

Donna Desruisseaux, Human Resources & Benefits Administrator
Email:  donna.desruisseaux@McLane.com

 

McLane Middleton believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, evaluation, discipline, layoff, and termination.