Trusts & Estates Paralegal
- Newark, NJ, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 5+ years of T&E paralegal experience in a law firm
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Trusts & Estates Paralegal
📍 Location: New Jersey
🕓 Full-Time | Onsite
What You’ll Do:
• Handle all phases of estate and trust administration, including probate
• Prepare federal and state estate tax returns and fiduciary accountings
• Communicate regularly with clients, financial advisors, and accountants
• Draft legal correspondence, deeds, and trust funding documents
• Coordinate asset valuations and distributions
• Maintain client files, tax return documentation, and internal tracking systems
What You’ll Bring:
• 5+ years of T&E paralegal experience in a law firm
• Experience with estate tax software (ONESOURCE/FastTax), HotDocs, and Microsoft Word
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently
• College degree or paralegal certificate required (JD/paralegal candidates considered)
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Skills
- Paralegal
- Documentation
- Microsoft Word
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills