Our Cleveland office is seeking an experienced Trust & Estate Paralegal to join our team. This role offers a hybrid/partial‑remote schedule and the opportunity to work on a wide range of probate and trust administration matters.
Key Responsibilities
Manage probate estates and related trusts from opening to completion
Prepare probate filings, including inventories, accountings, and required notices
Draft and oversee trust administration documents, including trust accounts and notices
Maintain organized probate files and monitor all deadlines for compliance
Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, required information, and next steps
Prepare and file Federal Estate Tax returns
Utilize Puritas Springs, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, QuickBooks, and online docket/E‑filing systems
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in estate and trust administration (10+ years preferred)
Strong understanding of probate procedures, timelines, and compliance requirements
Familiarity with county‑specific processes in Northeast Ohio (Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Geauga, Summit, Portage, Wayne, Stark)
Ability to work independently with exceptional organizational and time‑management skills
Salary range:
$65,000 – $95,000
Hybrid remote flexibility
If you’re an experienced trust and estate professional looking to join a supportive and collaborative team, we’d love to connect.
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Key Responsibilities
Manage probate estates and related trusts from opening to completion
Prepare probate filings, including inventories, accountings, and required notices
Draft and oversee trust administration documents, including trust accounts and notices
Maintain organized probate files and monitor all deadlines for compliance
Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, required information, and next steps
Prepare and file Federal Estate Tax returns
Utilize Puritas Springs, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, QuickBooks, and online docket/E‑filing systems
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in estate and trust administration (10+ years preferred)
Strong understanding of probate procedures, timelines, and compliance requirements
Familiarity with county‑specific processes in Northeast Ohio (Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Geauga, Summit, Portage, Wayne, Stark)
Ability to work independently with exceptional organizational and time‑management skills
Salary range:
$65,000 – $95,000
Hybrid remote flexibility
If you’re an experienced trust and estate professional looking to join a supportive and collaborative team, we’d love to connect.
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