Paralegal - Trust and Estates

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Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year

We're a small practice looking for a senior legal assistant or paralegal to work closely with our T&E partner.

Great work/life balance

Small family-like environment

We are a small practice looking for a Trust & Estate Paralegal or legal assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience working in estate planning and administration.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with attorneys to prepare estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney;

Conduct legal research on various topics related to trusts and estates;

Draft legal correspondence and other documents related to estate administration;

Assist with the management of estates, including collecting and inventorying assets, paying debts, fiduciary accountings; and distributing assets to beneficiaries

Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, and other parties involved in the estate administration process;

Maintain accurate records and files related to estate planning and administration;

Draft and file pleadings in probate proceedings.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a trust and estate paralegal

Strong understanding of estate planning and administration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software

Comfortable with surrogates court and litigation

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