Trust and Estate Paralegal

About the role

Our client is an established law firm with a growing Trusts & Estates practice seeking a detail‑oriented paralegal to support attorneys across estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters. The role is based in Southern New Hampshire, onsite, full‑time, direct hire.

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

Pay

Salary range: $65‑85K+ depending on experience.

Schedule

Full‑time, onsite.