Trust & Estate Paralegal at Jobot
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
About the Job
Legal Assistant/Paralegal | Collaborative and Kind attorneys!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Natasha van der Griendt
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and sending us your resume.
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
A bit about us:
This premier New Jersey law firm seeks a Trust and Estate Paralegal for their sophisticated practice. The firm combines strategic counsel with tenacious advocacy, delivering practical solutions while maintaining strong litigation capabilities when needed. Their trust and estate practice handles matters ranging from complex estate planning and administration to high-stakes estate litigation.
Why join us?
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Trust and Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will have strong estate litigation support experience, with exposure to estate administration and planning being beneficial. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full spectrum of trust and estate matters.
Key Responsibilities
o Draft estate litigation pleadings
o Prepare and file documents with surrogate courts
o Create trial binders and litigation support materials
o Handle e-filing procedures
o Maintain court calendaring system
o Prepare client accountings
o Process administration papers
o Draft correspondence and cover letters
o Support estate planning matters:
o Template work for powers of attorney
o Help prepare wills using Wealth Counsel software
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
If interested, click Easy Apply Now below - your resume is sent to me directly for consideration when you apply! And feel free to reach out on LinkedIn (Natasha van der Griendt) too!
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Natasha van der Griendt
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
A bit about us:
This premier New Jersey law firm seeks a Trust and Estate Paralegal for their sophisticated practice. The firm combines strategic counsel with tenacious advocacy, delivering practical solutions while maintaining strong litigation capabilities when needed. Their trust and estate practice handles matters ranging from complex estate planning and administration to high-stakes estate litigation.
Why join us?
- Comprehensive benefits package including performance bonus
- Great environment! Most have been at the firm 10 years. It's a collaborative and kind practice group
- Mentoring team of attorneys / opportunity for growth and development
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Trust and Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will have strong estate litigation support experience, with exposure to estate administration and planning being beneficial. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full spectrum of trust and estate matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Support estate litigation matters including:
o Draft estate litigation pleadings
o Prepare and file documents with surrogate courts
o Create trial binders and litigation support materials
o Handle e-filing procedures
o Maintain court calendaring system
- Assist with estate administration including:
o Prepare client accountings
o Process administration papers
o Draft correspondence and cover letters
o Support estate planning matters:
o Template work for powers of attorney
o Help prepare wills using Wealth Counsel software
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of estate litigation support experience
- Knowledge of surrogate court procedures
- Experience with e-filing systems
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; willing to train on Wealth Counsel software
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with estate administration
- Exposure to estate planning document preparation
- Background in trust administration
Additional Information
- There will not be any receptionist responsibilities
- No timekeeping or billing responsibilities required
- No direct billing for paralegal work (except trial binders)
- Focus is on substantive trust and estate support
If interested, click Easy Apply Now below - your resume is sent to me directly for consideration when you apply! And feel free to reach out on LinkedIn (Natasha van der Griendt) too!
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
60,000 - 70,000 /year