Trusts & Estates Paralegal #ESF8144

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  • Manchester, Manchester
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    What’s in it for you?!
    • Join a premier New England law firm with deep regional roots!
    • Work across 5 offices with clients in cutting-edge and legacy industries!
    • Be part of a highly collaborative, client-first legal team!
    • Grow under strong leadership and national-level legal minds!
    • Engage in meaningful pro bono, board service & community outreach!
    • Access top resources through Lex Mundi's elite global network!
    If that’s you, let’s talk!
    Job Type : Full Time
    Location : Manchester, New Hampshire
    Pay : Competitive Pay Based on Experience and Benefits!
    Job Description
    Summary
    Join a highly respected, collaborative law firm where you'll take on substantive trusts and estates work while continuing to grow your expertise alongside an experienced legal team. This role offers hands-on responsibility across estate planning, probate, and trust administration, with direct client interaction and meaningful opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
     
    What You'll Do
    • Draft basic estate planning documents and related materials.
    • Prepare probate filings and court documents.
    • Support trust administration, funding, and estate matters.
    • Conduct asset inventories and organize financial information.
    • Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, and financial institutions.
    • Prepare and electronically file legal documents.
    • Conduct legal and case-related research.
    • Maintain accurate client files, records, and correspondence.
    • Manage substantive billable work toward a 1,400-hour annual target.
     
    What You'll Need
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
    • 2–5 years of directly related Trusts & Estate Planning paralegal experience.
    • Working knowledge of state probate rules and procedures.
    • Working knowledge of federal estate tax regulations.
    • Strong understanding of legal terminology and its practical application.
    • Experience preparing and filing legal documents, including e-filing.
    • Strong Microsoft Office and legal software skills.
    • Exceptional organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
    • Strong written, verbal, and client communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
     
    What Would Be a Plus
    • Paralegal certification.
    • Broader experience across estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
    • Experience communicating directly with beneficiaries and financial institutions.
    Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days
    Veronica Jones

    #INDEH123

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationManchester, Manchester

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • English Lawunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Estate Planningunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Federal Taxunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Fundingunmatched
    • LEX (LEXical analyzer)unmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Documentsunmatched
    • Mail Processingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Paralegalunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pro Bonounmatched
    • Probateunmatched
    • Tax Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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