Paralegal - Estate Settlement & Estate Planning
Job Description
Job Description
Estate Settlement & Estate Planning Paralegal
We are a fast-growing, fast-paced boutique law firm in Madison, Wisconsin, seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized paralegal to support our estate planning and estate settlement practices, with a primary focus on probate and trust administration. This role involves working closely with attorneys, senior paralegals, and clients to manage estate matters from initial intake through final distribution. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and confident in managing deadlines, drafting legal documents, and maintaining consistent communication with clients and other involved parties.
What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, is a problem-solver with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to delivering compassionate, efficient service to clients navigating complex legal and emotional matters. You thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and bring both technical skill and professionalism to everything you do.
We offer a professional and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and meaningful client engagement. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Core Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys & senior paralegals in all aspects of estate settlement, including probate and trust administration
- Prepare and file probate documents, including petitions, inventories, and final accountings
- Communicate regularly with clients, beneficiaries, courts, and financial institutions
- Coordinate the collection, valuation, and distribution of estate assets
- Draft correspondence, legal documents, deeds, and transfer forms
- Facilitate asset transfers, including retitling, beneficiary changes, and claim forms
- Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines for multiple matters
- Support estate planning matters as needed, including drafting basic documents and organizing signing appointments
- Attend and document client meetings and assist in follow-up communication
Key Qualifications:
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience required
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in estate settlement, probate, or trust administration
- Working knowledge of estate planning documents and asset coordination
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with legal practice software
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain strict confidentiality
What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, is a problem-solver with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to delivering compassionate, efficient service to clients navigating complex legal and emotional matters. You thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and bring both technical skill and professionalism to everything you do.
We offer a professional and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and meaningful client engagement. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Company DescriptionBorakove Osman LLC is a premier boutique Estate Planning, Trusts, and Business Planning Law Firm serving Madison, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. Our firm was founded based on the shared philosophy of its owners — a common belief that every person and every family has control over their legacy. Each person, family, and business has two legacies: a Living Legacy — one to build for today and a Continuing Legacy — one to leave for tomorrow.
We provide legal services and create estate plans, business continuation and succession plans, and farm continuation plans that are attorney-prepared, not just attorney-reviewed. We have attorneys licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Massachusetts.
Our Philosophy
Borakove Osman LLC was founded on a shared philosophy that clients deserve more from the attorney-client relationship and their planning experience. Borakove Osman LLC caters to the individual, family, or small business owner who desires a unique legal experience. We serve as our client’s own Private Family Counsel.
We believe that every person and every family has control over their legacy. Each person, family, and business has two legacies: Living Legacy – one to build for today; Continuing Legacy – one to leave for tomorrow.
Company Description
Borakove Osman LLC is a premier boutique Estate Planning, Trusts, and Business Planning Law Firm serving Madison, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. Our firm was founded based on the shared philosophy of its owners — a common belief that every person and every family has control over their legacy. Each person, family, and business has two legacies: a Living Legacy — one to build for today and a Continuing Legacy — one to leave for tomorrow.\r\n\r\nWe provide legal services and create estate plans, business continuation and succession plans, and farm continuation plans that are attorney-prepared, not just attorney-reviewed. We have attorneys licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Massachusetts.\r\n\r\nOur Philosophy\r\nBorakove Osman LLC was founded on a shared philosophy that clients deserve more from the attorney-client relationship and their planning experience. Borakove Osman LLC caters to the individual, family, or small business owner who desires a unique legal experience. We serve as our client’s own Private Family Counsel.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every person and every family has control over their legacy. Each person, family, and business has two legacies: Living Legacy – one to build for today; Continuing Legacy – one to leave for tomorrow.