Paralegal – Trust and Estates

Recruiting Partner: Sarah Rowland-Varner

New Providence, New Jersey | Legal | Not Remote | $85,000 to $105,000 | Job ID: 173828

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Paralegal – Trust and Estates – New Providence, NJ

Join a respected legal services firm specializing in comprehensive estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys on complex, multi-generational planning matters, directly impacting clients’ legacies while advancing your legal career in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Paralegal – Trust and Estates Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience).
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Supportive, team-oriented workplace focused on high-quality client service.

Paralegal – Trust and Estates Requirements & Qualifications

  • 4+ years of paralegal experience, ideally in estate planning, trust administration, or a related field.
  • Strong working knowledge of estate planning processes, trust structures, and relevant tax considerations.
  • Demonstrated experience drafting complex estate planning documents.
  • Proficiency with legal software such as Clio, HotDocs, or related systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a client-first approach.

Paralegal – Trust and Estates Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience supporting high-net-worth or complex client matters.
  • Prior training or oversight of junior paralegals.
  • Ability to coordinate with attorneys, financial advisors, and accountants.

Paralegal – Trust and Estates Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Draft and review sophisticated estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, partnerships, and foundations.
  • Support attorneys in developing and executing advanced estate planning strategies.
  • Conduct research on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to inform recommendations.
  • Serve as a client-facing point of contact, providing updates and addressing questions.
  • Maintain and organize detailed case files, track deadlines, and ensure compliance.
  • Coordinate execution and proper filing of estate planning documents.
  • Support trust funding and estate administration processes, including asset transfers and beneficiary coordination.

If you are a detail-oriented legal professional passionate about estate planning and client service, this is a prime opportunity to join a collaborative practice where your expertise is valued.

 

JOB ID: 173828

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