Paralegal
Braun Cathie Kruzel is an AV-rated law firm in North Scottsdale with a focus on estate planning and trust administration, settlement of both contested and uncontested estates, and related business, real estate, and tax planning. We are seeking a highly skilled, proficient, and self-motivated paralegal with multiple capabilities and experience in estate planning, probate and trust administration, and/or corporate/business transactions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A four-year bachelor’s degree or certificate from accredited paralegal training program
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in estate planning, probate and trust administration, estate tax and financial planning, and/or business transactions
Responsibilities may include:
- Draft wills, trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents
- Handle the funding of assets into established trusts
- Work with attorneys to formulate new plans or update existing plans
- Draft, review, and implement contracts and various transactional documents including formation of entities, business interest transfers, and real estate transactions
- File documentation with the Arizona Corporation Commission, Secretary of State, and various county recorder and assessor offices
- Administer probate and trust administration-related matters, including the preparation of pleadings for formal probates, informal probates, settlement agreements, plans of division, and accountings
- Communicate daily with clients, trustees, beneficiaries, banks, and appraisers to address open items and obtain information concerning clients’ assets
- Report to multiple attorneys
Skills must include:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Client relationship skills and problem-solving skills
- Case and database management experience
- Is a detail-oriented person and appreciates processes and procedures
- Technical writing, drafting, and organizational skills are a plus
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Likes to work in a team
- Experience with Timeslips and Time Matters applications a plus
BCK offers an attractive salary, comprehensive benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, life, disability), a company funded profit sharing and a 401(k) plan, paid time off (holiday, vacation, PTO, sick), and a shortened Friday work schedule throughout the year.
All qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration to Tiffany Foster at [email protected].