Estate & Trust Paralegal — Detail‑Driven Growth

Stratford Solutions; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford Solutions in Westfield, New Jersey, is seeking a detail-oriented Trust and Estate Paralegal to support the legal team with trust and estate matters, documents, and admin tasks. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in trust and estate law; direct experience not required for the right candidate.

Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidential records are essential for success

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a paralegal or in legal admin support.
• Experience or interest in trust and estate law preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with trust and estate matters, including estate planning, wills, trusts, and related legal documentation.
• Draft, review, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.
• Maintain and update client files, legal records, and case management systems.
• Assist with preparing and organizing documents related to estate administration and probate proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information as requested by attorneys.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, financial institutions, and other relevant parties to obtain required documentation.
• Track deadlines, schedule appointments, and follow up on pending matters to ensure timely completion.
• Handle sensitive client information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Stratford Solutions in Westfield, New Jersey, is seeking a detail-oriented Trust and Estate Paralegal to support the legal team with trust and estate matters, documents, and admin tasks. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in trust and estate law; direct experience not required for the right candidate.

Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidential records are essential for success