Paralegal

gpac; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is recruiting a Trusts & Estates / Probate Paralegal to join a Providence, RI law firm. The role focuses on supporting attorneys in estate planning, probate administration, and trust matters within a collaborative team.

You will prepare filings, coordinate documents, and communicate with clients, courts, and financial institutions. Ideal candidates bring paralegal experience in trusts and estates, strong organization, excellent written and verbal skills, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal in trusts and estates, probate, or estate administration.
• Knowledge of probate procedures and estate-related documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Professional, dependable, and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with probate and estate administration from initiation through completion
• Prepare and organize probate filings, court documents, and estate-related correspondence
• Support attorneys with trust administration and estate planning matters
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, courts, financial institutions, and other relevant parties
• Track deadlines, maintain case files, and coordinate documentation
• Assist with preparing inventories, accountings, and other estate administration documents
• Provide day-to-day support to attorneys while helping ensure matters progress efficiently

Skills

Paralegal experience

Trusts & Estates

Probate procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Client-focused

Job description

Trusts & Estates / Probate Paralegal | Providence, RI

A respected law firm in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a Trusts & Estates / Probate Paralegal to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to support attorneys on estate planning, probate administration, and trust-related matters while working in a collaborative legal environment.

What You'll Do

• Assist with probate and estate administration from initiation through completion
• Prepare and organize probate filings, court documents, and estate-related correspondence
• Support attorneys with trust administration and estate planning matters
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, courts, financial institutions, and other relevant parties
• Track deadlines, maintain case files, and coordinate documentation
• Assist with preparing inventories, accountings, and other estate administration documents
• Provide day-to-day support to attorneys while helping ensure matters progress efficiently

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a paralegal in trusts and estates, probate, or estate administration
• Knowledge of probate procedures and estate-related documentation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Professional, dependable, and client-focused approach

What You'll Get

• Opportunity to work with an established legal team
• Exposure to a range of trust, estate planning, and probate matters
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.