Paralegal

Law Firms; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

The well-established law firm in Morristown, NJ is seeking an experienced Trust & Estate Paralegal to support attorneys in a sophisticated private-client practice. You will handle estate planning and administration matters with close collaboration across clients and professionals.

This role offers meaningful ownership of files, exposure to complex estates, and long-term career growth within a collaborative environment that values professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of estate planning and/or estate administration processes.
• Experience supporting attorneys with trusts, estates, and probate matters.
• Excellent organizational and document-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.
• Assist with preparation and organization of estate planning documents.
• Prepare and maintain probate and estate administration documents.
• Coordinate estate settlements and related administrative matters.
• Assist with trust and estate accountings and asset documentation.
• Gather and organize financial, tax, and beneficiary information.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, trustees, executors, financial advisors, and other professionals.
• Conduct research and provide administrative and substantive support to attorneys.

Skills

Estate planning

Estate administration

Client communication

Attention to detail

Document management

Job description

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Trust & Estate Paralegal looking for an opportunity to work on sophisticated estate planning and administration matters while being part of a respected legal team?

We’re partnering with a well-established law firm in Morristown, NJ, seeking a detail-oriented Trust & Estate Paralegal to support attorneys and clients across a sophisticated private-client practice.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys, take meaningful ownership of files, and gain exposure to complex estate planning, trust administration, probate, and estate settlement matters, all within a collaborative environment that values professionalism and long-term growth.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Exposure to sophisticated estate planning and administration matters
• Meaningful responsibility and file ownership
• Direct interaction with clients, fiduciaries, and other professionals
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Opportunity for long-term career growth

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters
• Assist with preparation and organization of estate planning documents
• Prepare and maintain probate and estate administration documents
• Coordinate estate settlements and related administrative matters
• Assist with trust and estate accountings and asset documentation
• Gather and organize financial, tax, and beneficiary information
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, trustees, executors, financial advisors, and other professionals
• Conduct research and provide administrative and substantive support to attorneys

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of estate planning and/or estate administration processes
• Experience supporting attorneys with trusts, estates, and probate matters
• Excellent organizational and document-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary & Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $85,000 – $120,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If you're a Trust & Estate Paralegal who wants to work on sophisticated matters, collaborate with experienced attorneys, and build a long-term career within a respected private-client practice, this opportunity is worth exploring.