Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for an experienced Trusts and Estates paralegal in its Chattanooga office who also is experienced with both Tennessee and Georgia laws. This position will involve estate planning, incapacity and post-death administration, and some exposure to trust and estate litigation. Estate planning responsibilities include matters such as preparation of wills, trusts, financial and health care powers of attorney, attendant estate planning documents, and trust funding instruments. Incapacity and post-death administration responsibilities include assistance with matters such as preparing probate petitions, maintaining a calendar system of court and other deadlines, corresponding with financial institutions and government entities, maintaining and analyzing financial records of the estate/trust, preparing inventories and fiduciary accountings, and fulfilling many other functions throughout the probate process. Additional, related responsibilities may also include assistance with the preparation of estate, gift, fiduciary income, and individual income tax returns. Heavy client contact is to be expected. Applicants ideally should have at least five years of focused experience with respect to preparing estate planning documents and handling post-death administrations under both Tennessee and Georgia laws. All candidates must have either a Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program. Some accounting and/or bookkeeping experience also will be useful. Candidates should possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. Must have proficient and accurate knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must possess excellent oral and written skills, strong attention to detail, time management, multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities, and the desire to work hard both independently and as part of a team. Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability or veteran status. Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.