Estate & Trust Paralegal - Detail-Oriented, Client-Facing

The Nagler Group; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nagler Group is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Southern New Hampshire Trusts & Estates practice. You will support attorneys across estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters, handling meaningful client interaction and ownership of varied tasks.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in trusts/probate, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with NH probate procedures. Onsite role with opportunity to contribute to a growing team.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of paralegal experience in trusts, estates or probate.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning and probate administration.
• Familiarity with New Hampshire probate procedures preferred.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, client-facing.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal tech/case management systems.
• Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred, not required.
• Estate-related tax filings experience is a plus.

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 notices
• Assist with trust funding, asset transfers, distributions, and related documentation
• Prepare and file court documents with deadlines
• Conduct legal research and assist with estate and trust projects
• Communicate with clients, financial institutions, courts, and other professionals to gather information
• Maintain organized client files and track critical deadlines
• Provide general case management and administrative support to attorneys

Skills

Paralegal experience

Estate planning

Probate administration

Organizational skills

Client communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Legal tech / case management

Paralegal certificate preferred

Estate tax filings experience

Education

Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

The Nagler Group is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Southern New Hampshire Trusts & Estates practice. You will support attorneys across estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters, handling meaningful client interaction and ownership of varied tasks.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in trusts/probate, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with NH probate procedures. Onsite role with opportunity to contribute to a growing team.