Trust & Estates Paralegal

Trust & Estates Paralegal

Position Overview
Join a highly regarded Connecticut law firm with a longstanding and sophisticated trusts and estates practice. We are seeking a self-driven, detail-oriented Paralegal to play a key role in administering estates and trusts as part of a supportive, collegial team in our downtown Hartford office.

Recognized as a Best Place to Work, this firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and genuine investment in professional growth. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful client work, values precision, and thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of estate and trust administration, including preparation of probate court filings, accountings, inventories, and Connecticut and Federal estate tax returns
• Gather information for estate and trust income tax returns and coordinate timely asset distributions
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients-communicating timelines, collecting financial and asset information, and responding promptly to inquiries
• Work closely with financial advisors, banks, accountants, and other external partners to open and close accounts and obtain tax and asset documentation
• Collaborate with attorneys and fellow team members to deliver exceptional client service from start to finish

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, or bachelors degree in a related field is preferred
• 2 years of paralegal experience in trusts and estates, probate administration, or related practice area.
• Demonstrated experience with probate proceedings, trust administration, asset inventories, and beneficiary distributions.
• Familiarity with brokerage account procedures, asset transfers, and working with financial institutions.
• Experience preparing or assisting with fiduciary tax returns and basic estate tax-related documentation; working knowledge of accounting principles for estates preferred.
• Strong legal drafting, proofreading, and document preparation skills attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with case management software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office- experience with trust accounting software a plus.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions, Profit Sharing
• Life/Disablity/EAP coverage
• PTO/Paid Holidays/Sick Time- Additionally Bereavement/Paternal Leave

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 04/16/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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