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Remote - Trust & Estate Paralegal

Law Firms, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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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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