Trust & Estate Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Charlotte, NC
  • $65,000–$85,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Trust & Estate Paralegal - Charlotte, NC

We are seeking an experienced Estate & Wealth Planning Paralegal to join our client's Charlotte, NC office. This position plays a key role in supporting attorneys with estate and trust administration, tax return preparation, and high-level client service for high-net-worth individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft and prepare federal estate and gift tax returns, probate documents, estate accountings, and estate planning materials

  • Assist with estate and trust administration, including reviewing and organizing related documents

  • Prepare estate filings and related court documents

  • Schedule and participate in client meetings and conferences

  • Provide input and analysis to support strategic planning for client matters

  • Ensure compliance with ethical standards and firm protocols

  • Perform other duties and support special projects as assigned

  • Regular, in-person attendance required

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Prior experience in estate administration, including preparation of complex federal estate and gift tax returns

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently

  • Deep understanding of estate, trust, and tax-related legal documentation

Generous benefits include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with firm match and profit sharing; PTO, parental leave, and disability coverage; Wellness programs, EAP, and professional development support. If you are an organized, detail-oriented paralegal with experience in trust and estate matters, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with a firm that values excellence and collaboration.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Julie Andrews

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlotte, NC
Salary$65,000–$85,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conferencesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Estate Planningunmatched
  • High Net Worthunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Materials Planningunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Probateunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Tax Returnsunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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