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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 Apply and Online Assessment

To apply, please submit your resume and application directly on our Law Firm website in "Open Positions," or through a job board posting. 

Please note that an online assessment is part of the application process. Only applicants who complete the online assessment will have their applications reviewed.

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

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