Trusts & Estates Paralegal (HYBRID) ($140K/annually) - Hiring Immediately

Position: Trusts & Estates Administration Paralegal

Locations: Hackensack, NJ | New York, NY | Boca Raton, FL | Palm Beach, FL

Full Time: Yes (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Hybrid (2 days remote, 3 days in office)

Salary range: $76,000-$162,500 + Full Benefits

About Us:

We are a leading legal firm with a substantial team of attorneys spread across multiple locations nationwide. Our practice encompasses a wide range of legal areas including restructuring, construction, corporate matters, employment law, environmental law, litigation, real estate, taxation, estate planning, and white-collar defense.

Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a Trust and Estate Administration Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our team at one of our offices in New Jersey, New York, or Florida. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trusts and estates administration, with comprehensive knowledge of probate procedures in the respective jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of estate and trust administration, including probate (knowledge of New Jersey, New York, or Florida probate laws preferred).

• Communicate extensively with clients, financial planners, and accountants.

• Prepare federal and state estate tax returns and fiduciary accountings.

• Facilitate the distribution of estate assets and trust funding.

• Handle deed work and other related tasks.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in trusts and estates administration.

• Superior communication and mathematical skills.

• Strong working knowledge of estate tax software (ONESOURCE/Fast Tax), HotDocs, and Microsoft Word.

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• College degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred; JD/paralegal candidates will be considered.

Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary.

• Comprehensive benefits program.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.