Paralegal - Trust & Estates Administration
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Law/Legal
Legal Secretary -
Administrative/Clerical
Legal Secretary
About the job Paralegal - Trust & Estates Administration
Trust and Estate Administration Paralegal Locations:
Hackensack, NJ | New York, NY | Miami, FL (Hybrid Schedule 2-3 Days in Office as Needed)
About the Role: Our firm is seeking an experienced Trust and Estate Administration Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to join our team in New Jersey, New York, or Florida.
The successful candidate will handle all phases of estate and trust administration while working closely with attorneys, clients, financial planners, and accountants.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of estate and trust administration, including probate.
Prepare federal and state estate tax returns and fiduciary accountings.
Coordinate communication with clients, advisors, and other professionals.
Oversee the distribution of estate assets and trust funding.
Draft and file deeds and other legal documents.
Ensure compliance with probate procedures (knowledge of NJ, NY, and FL probate preferred).
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in trust and estate administration.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and mathematical skills.
Proficiency in ONESOURCE/Fast Tax
, Hot Docs
, and Microsoft Word preferred.
College degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required; JD/paralegal hybrid candidates will also be considered.
- Competitive salary ($76,500- $162,000, commensurate with experience)
Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in office as needed)
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