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Trust and Estate Legal Assistant/Paralegal for Fast Growing Law Firm

$60k - $80k
Full-time

Sucato Law Group

Sucato Law Group, a leading firm specializing in estate planning and estate administration, is seeking a skilled Trust and Estate Paralegal to join our Bayonne, New Jersey office. Our Firm is growing fast! We have an opening for a Trust and Estate Paralegal. Do you want to be apart of a driven and innovative team? Then this position is for you.

If you are detail-oriented, motivated, and eager to work in a collaborative legal environment, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and finalize legal documents related to estate planning and estate administration.
  • Assist attorneys with drafting wills, living wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deed transfers and probate filings.
  • Conduct legal research and gather relevant client information.
  • Communicate with clients and third parties regarding document execution and procedural updates.
  • Maintain organized files and ensure compliance with firm policies and deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field.
  • Paralegal certification.
  • Experience in estate planning or estate administration is highly valued.
  • At least 1 year of experience working in a law firm.
  • Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with legal document management and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience. Sucato Law Group also provides benefits, professional development opportunities, mentorship and a supportive team culture.

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Paid Time - Off
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Mentorship
  • New office equipment in recently renovated office building
  • Flexible management
  • Paid parking permit
  • Performance based bonuses

How to Learn More About Us, Apply and Online Assessment

To apply, please submit your resume and application directly through a job board posting. 

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates who are ready to grow their paralegal careers in estate planning and estate administration law.

Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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