We are looking for a Paralegal to support estate planning, probate, trust administration, and guardianship matters. This role works closely with attorneys to prepare legal documents, coordinate filings, and help keep matters moving efficiently from intake through completion. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while providing high-quality service to clients and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare estate planning materials such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, deeds, and other related legal documents.
• Support probate, guardianship, and trust administration matters by assisting with case progression from initial filing through final resolution.
• Draft, review, and submit pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, and other court-related documents with accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate with clients, courts, financial institutions, and government agencies to obtain information, provide updates, and facilitate next steps.
• Collect, organize, and maintain asset and case information to support estate and trust matters effectively.
• Track key dates, filing deadlines, and case activity to help ensure matters remain on schedule and properly documented.
• Coordinate signature collection, notarization, correspondence, and execution of legal documents.
• Assist with property transfer documentation, beneficiary updates, trust funding activities, and time entry as needed.
• Prior paralegal experience supporting estate planning, probate, trust administration, or guardianship matters.
• Working knowledge of legal document preparation related to wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, and healthcare directives.
• Experience preparing court filings and managing documentation throughout probate-related proceedings.
• Proficiency with case management software and the ability to maintain organized electronic and physical files.
• Active Notary Public commission or the ability to obtain one promptly.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and third parties.
Law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401K and flexible schedules. Interested candidates please forward resumes directly to chinetta.foster@roberthalf com and claire.marshall@roberthalf com for immediate consideration.
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