Trust and Estate Paralegal

Paralegal

Southern New Hampshire

Onsite | Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary Range: $65-85K depending on experience

Are you an experienced paralegal with a background in trusts, estates, or probate looking to join a collaborative legal team? Our client is an established law firm with a growing Trusts & Estates practice and is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to support attorneys across estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful client interaction, varied responsibilities, and taking ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters
• Prepare and assist with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related documents
• Coordinate probate administration, including court filings, inventories, accountings, and required notices
• Assist with trust funding, asset transfers, distributions, and related documentation
• Prepare and file court documents while ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and deadlines
• Conduct legal research and assist with estate and trust-related projects
• Communicate with clients, financial institutions, courts, and other professionals to gather information and move matters forward
• Maintain organized and accurate client files and track critical deadlines
• Provide general case management and administrative support to attorneys as needed
  
  

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in trusts, estates, probate, or a related practice
• Solid understanding of estate planning and probate administration processes
• Familiarity with New Hampshire probate procedures strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written, verbal, and client communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology/case management systems
• Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred, but not required
• Experience with estate-related tax filings is a plus
  
  

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a Word document resume to Natalie at: Nsykes@naglergroup.com for immediate consideration!

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