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Paralegal - Trust and Estates

Jobot
Waterbury, CT, United States
$60K-$85K a year
Full-time

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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 Details

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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