Estate and Trust Paralegal

TriStarr; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStarr's client in Lancaster, PA seeks an experienced Estate & Trust Paralegal to support attorneys in a busy Estates, Trusts/Administration, and Elder Law practice. Ideal for someone who owns their work, stays organized under deadlines, and communicates confidently with clients.

The role entails preparing and filing legal documents, supporting estate/trust administration, and drafting final accountings, with a pay range of $35–$50/hour DOE and a 40-hour work week. Temp-to-Perm arrangement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Estate administration experience strongly preferred; independent handling is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and legal document formatting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file legal documents with courts and agencies.
• Support estate and trust administration, including account set-up and maintenance.
• Assist with estate planning tasks as directed by attorneys.
• Prepare filings such as PA Inheritance Tax Returns and Federal 706 forms (as applicable).
• Draft final accountings, releases, and distribution documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients and use sound judgment on when to elevate to the attorney.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and well-organized files.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certification

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Legal document formatting

Job description

Our client, located in Lancaster, PA, is looking for an experienced Estate & Trust Paralegal to support attorneys within a busy Estates, Trusts/Administration, and Elder Law practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys owning their work, staying organized under deadlines, and communicating confidently with clients. Ideal for a paralegal who can step in with minimal training and keep matters moving with calm, professional follow-through.

Key Responsibilities / What You'll Do

• Prepare and file legal documents with courts and local/state/federal agencies
• Support estate and trust administration, including account set-up and maintenance
• Assist with estate planning tasks as directed by attorneys
• Prepare filings such as PA Inheritance Tax Returns and Federal 706 forms (as applicable)
• Draft final accountings, releases, and distribution documents
• Communicate professionally with clients and use sound judgment on when to elevate to the attorney
• Maintain strict confidentiality and well-organized files

Qualifications / What We're Looking For

• Must have an Associate degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent relevant experience
• Estate administration experience strongly preferred (independent handling is a plus)
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and legal document formatting
• Job Type: Temp-to-Perm
• Pay / Salary: $35–$50/hour (DOE)
• Hours / Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week