Paralegal - Trust and Estates
Jobot, Waterbury, CT, United States
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Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year
A bit about us:We're a small practice looking for a senior legal assistant or paralegal to work closely with our T&E partner.
Why join us?Great work/life balance
Small family-like environment
Job DetailsWe 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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