Paralegal

TBG | The Bachrach Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bachrach Group seeks a Senior Paralegal to support attorneys in Trusts & Estates, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, and related matters in Hartford, CT. This client-facing role requires meticulous organization and substantial estate-law experience.

You will draft documents, manage deadlines, liaise with clients and courts, and maintain orderly case files while ensuring exceptional service throughout the estate planning and administration process.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in Trusts & Estates, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Estate Administration, or Trust Administration.
• Strong legal drafting, document preparation, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client-relations abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Paralegal Certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare estate planning documents, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, and related instruments.
• Assist with Probate, Estate Administration, and Trust Administration.
• Support Medicaid Planning matters and application preparation.
• Prepare court filings, petitions, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Review financial records, asset inventories, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, courts, financial institutions, and third parties.
• Coordinate client meetings, document execution, and case follow-up.
• Maintain accurate case files, calendars, and deadline tracking.
• Provide exceptional client service throughout the estate planning and administration process.

Skills

Legal drafting

Estate planning

Client relations

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate's Degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

A respected private law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support their attorneys in Trusts & Estates, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Medicaid Planning, and Asset Protection matters. This is a client-facing role requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and substantial experience handling estate-related legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare estate planning documents, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, and related instruments
• Assist with Probate, Estate Administration, and Trust Administration
• Support Medicaid Planning matters and application preparation
• Prepare court filings, petitions, correspondence, and legal documents
• Review financial records, asset inventories, and supporting documentation
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, courts, financial institutions, and third parties
• Coordinate client meetings, document execution, and case follow-up
• Maintain accurate case files, calendars, and deadline tracking
• Provide exceptional client service throughout the estate planning and administration process

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant in Trusts & Estates, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Estate Administration, or Trust Administration
• Strong legal drafting, document preparation, and proofreading skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client-relations abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Paralegal Certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience preferred