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Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
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Talent Specialist - Direct Hire @ Ascendion | Connecting top firms with the legal professionals who drive results. About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented
Trust & Estate Paralegal
to support attorneys in a busy and reputable trusts, estates, and elder law practice. This role requires strong drafting skills, the ability to manage sensitive client information, and experience handling trust administration, probate matters, and estate planning documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys with
trust administration , including preparing notices, correspondence, asset summaries, and allocation schedules
Manage
probate filings
from opening to close: petitions, inventories, accountings, and court-required documentation
Draft and prepare
estate planning documents
such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives
Coordinate with financial institutions, CPAs, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries
Gather and organize asset information, prepare schedules of assets, and maintain case files
Prepare deeds, property transfers, and related documentation
Calendar court deadlines, hearings, and client meetings
Communicate professionally with clients regarding status updates and required information
Support attorneys with litigation-related tasks when needed (discovery, document management)
Qualifications:
3–5+ years of experience in
Trust & Estates, Probate, or Estate Planning.
Should be based out in NJ only.
Proficiency with estate planning software and case management tools (e.g., WealthCounsel, Clio, MyCase — preferred but not required)
Excellent drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with minimal supervision
Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between
$90,000 – $100,000 . The firm may be open to the higher end of the range for the right candidate. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The firm offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
401(k)
PTO
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice and Legal Services
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Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Law Firms
Talent Specialist - Direct Hire @ Ascendion | Connecting top firms with the legal professionals who drive results. About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented
Trust & Estate Paralegal
to support attorneys in a busy and reputable trusts, estates, and elder law practice. This role requires strong drafting skills, the ability to manage sensitive client information, and experience handling trust administration, probate matters, and estate planning documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys with
trust administration , including preparing notices, correspondence, asset summaries, and allocation schedules
Manage
probate filings
from opening to close: petitions, inventories, accountings, and court-required documentation
Draft and prepare
estate planning documents
such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives
Coordinate with financial institutions, CPAs, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries
Gather and organize asset information, prepare schedules of assets, and maintain case files
Prepare deeds, property transfers, and related documentation
Calendar court deadlines, hearings, and client meetings
Communicate professionally with clients regarding status updates and required information
Support attorneys with litigation-related tasks when needed (discovery, document management)
Qualifications:
3–5+ years of experience in
Trust & Estates, Probate, or Estate Planning.
Should be based out in NJ only.
Proficiency with estate planning software and case management tools (e.g., WealthCounsel, Clio, MyCase — preferred but not required)
Excellent drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with minimal supervision
Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between
$90,000 – $100,000 . The firm may be open to the higher end of the range for the right candidate. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The firm offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
401(k)
PTO
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice and Legal Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Law Firms by 2x
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