Estates & Trusts Paralegal — In-Office Pittsburgh

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby is seeking a full-time Estates & Trusts Paralegal to support our Pittsburgh, PA office. The role involves researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for the Estates & Trusts Practice Group under attorney supervision.

This in-office position requires strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include valuing assets, preparing accountings, drafting Wills and related documents, and maintaining client materials with firm-standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree required or Paralegal Certificate and equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of Estates & Trusts experience in a law firm setting.
• Superior communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Under lawyer supervision, value assets and prepare accountings for trust and estate administration and related tax returns.
• Draft estate planning documents and probate estate documents (Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Petitions, Motions).
• Prepare and deliver communications to clients, estate administrators and beneficiaries.
• Research legal and factual issues and summarize for review.
• Maintain forms and client materials in Word, Excel and document management systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s/Associates Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Elite

Timekeeping software

Document management

Job description

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby is seeking a full-time Estates & Trusts Paralegal to support our Pittsburgh, PA office. The role involves researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for the Estates & Trusts Practice Group under attorney supervision.

This in-office position requires strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include valuing assets, preparing accountings, drafting Wills and related documents, and maintaining client materials with firm-standard