Paralegal - Private Client

Taft is seeking a paralegal to support our Private Client practice group in Taft’s Minneapolis office.

We are seeking a paralegal with 3-5 years of experience, preferably in trusts and estates, litigation and/or tax experience to support our Private Client practice group in our Minneapolis office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists lawyers in drafting estate planning documents, including wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and various types of trusts.
• Assists lawyers in probate and trust administration.
• Drafts and e-files various probate pleadings and accounting documents.
• Assists in the collection and distribution of estate assets.
• Effectively prioritizes work and monitors deadlines.
• Enters, reviews, and corrects time charges timely.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years paralegal experience.
• Paralegal degree/certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to adapt to workplace stressors and competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

^{Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.}