Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Draft, examine, and finalize documents related to trustee changes, including resignation, appointment, and acceptance materials.
• Work closely with attorneys, fiduciaries, and cross-functional partners to move trust administration matters forward on schedule.
• Organize and maintain complete trust files, ensuring documentation is accurate, current, and aligned with legal and regulatory standards.
• Track progress across assigned matters and provide management with clear status updates, timelines, and issue summaries.
• Communicate with stakeholders in a detail-oriented and discreet manner while supporting the timely completion of trust-related actions.
• Review pending matters efficiently to help reduce backlog volume without compromising accuracy or quality.
• Support trust administration workflows by identifying missing information, following up on required items, and helping keep matters on course

Requirements

• Substantial experience in a paralegal or attorney capacity with a strong concentration in trusts, estates, and related legal documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of trust administration procedures and trustee succession matters.
• Able to manage a high volume of outstanding legal work with strong organization and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability when reviewing legal documents and file histories.

Qualifications

Availability to work approximately 20–30 hours per week during an initial four-month contract term, with possible extension.

Prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment handling trust or estate matters is preferred.

Familiarity with legal ethics and compliance expectations within trusts and estates practice is a plus.

Skills

Substantial experience in a paralegal or attorney capacity with a strong concentration in trusts, estates, and related legal documentation.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.

Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The position is expected to begin as a four-month engagement at 20–30 hours per week, with potential for continuation based on business needs.

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