Paralegal

An established and highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates / Probate Paralegal to join its growing Private Wealth practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal with a strong transactional Trusts & Estates background who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working directly with attorneys, clients, and fiduciaries on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. Annual bonus opportunity 401(k) PTO Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage Life Insurance Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Identity Protection Services HSA Employer Contribution About the Role This position is ideal for a transactional-minded paralegal with experience handling estate planning, probate administration, and trust administration matters. The role supports a busy team of attorneys and requires someone who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide exceptional client service. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and ancillary documents Assist with probate and trust administration matters Prepare probate court filings and related documentation Draft probate petitions, asset inventories, accountings, and correspondence Coordinate with clients, fiduciaries, financial institutions, and outside professionals Maintain case files and track deadlines Assist with fiduciary and estate administration matters Manage attorney workflows and prioritize assignments appropriately Support multiple attorneys within a collaborative team structure Qualifications Required 5+ years of Trusts & Estates and Probate Paralegal experience Strong transactional Trusts & Estates background Trust Administration experience Experience drafting and managing wills, trusts, probate petitions, inventories, accountings, and related documents Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Stable employment history demonstrating longevity and commitment Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Preferred Fiduciary administration experience Strong probate court filing experience Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a sophisticated Trusts & Estates practice What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is: Professional, responsive, and client-service oriented Highly organized and detail-focused Collaborative and team-oriented Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities Comfortable supporting high-performing attorneys with demanding practices Reliable, dependable, and proactive Able to hit the ground running with minimal training Practice Focus Trust Administration Fiduciary Matters Estate & Trust Documentation Collaborative team structure with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants working closely together Professional, supportive workplace culture Fast-moving practice group that values responsiveness and accountability Opportunity to work on sophisticated estate planning and administration matters for a broad range of clients #J-18808-Ljbffr