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Please send resume should you be interested in the following Trust and Estates Paralegal position located in Morristown, NJ. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 90-100K plus OT and awesome benefits. If you’re not interested, please pass along to your colleagues.
Job Title: Trust and Estates Paralegal
Location: Morristown NJ
Salary: 90-100K
Minimum billable hour requirement: NO
Eligible for OT: yes
Work environment: 100% onsite
Parking: FREE
Job Description
Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Trust and Estates Paralegal to join their legal team. The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate and/or two to seven years of experience in tax, trusts, and estates law. This position offers a great opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and enjoys working collaboratively within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and filing of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
- Support the administration of estates, including the probate process, asset inventory, and distribution of estate property.
- Prepare and file federal and state estate tax returns and assist in the preparation of trust tax returns.
- Maintain and organize client files, ensuring all documents are accurate, up-to-date, and properly filed.
- Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, and other parties involved in trust and estate matters.
- Assist attorneys with legal research and document preparation related to trusts and estates matters.
- Coordinate and track deadlines for filings and compliance with legal requirements.
- Perform general administrative duties including document management, client communications, and scheduling meetings.
Qualifications
- A paralegal certificate or equivalent education is required.
- 2 to 7 years of experience in tax, trusts, and estates law is required
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal software.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while demonstrating a strong work ethic.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
