Mackenzie Hughes has an opportunity in our trusts and estates department for an experienced paralegal. You will have an opportunity to continue to grow as a paralegal while you research various issues; collaborate with attorneys about strategies; help manage estate and trust matters from inception through completion, including both basic and sophisticated planning documents, guardianships, elder law, Medicaid planning, and advise clients on asset protection. Mackenzie Hughes LLP includes highly responsive partners, associates, paralegals and legal support staff. Our collaborative approach allows you to work in various areas of law while gaining valuable experience and delivering high quality assistance and insight to our clients.
The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing judicial and nonjudicial accountings, preparing 706 & ET-706 estate tax returns and 709 gift tax returns, preparing fiduciary income tax returns, and preparing and processing Medicaid applications for home care and nursing home care.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years comprehensive experience as a trusts and estates paralegal, have excellent research and communication skills; be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment; demonstrate high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload; and demonstrate ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly.
We offer a competitive compensation package including a performance bonus. Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and profit-sharing retirement plan.
Expected salary range for this position is $30.00 to $38.00 per hour depending on experience.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: humanresources@mackenziehughes.com