Probate & Estate Administration Paralegal — Precision-Driven

Reitman Personnel; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Reitman Personnel is seeking a diligent Probate Paralegal to join our Estate Planning & Probate team in Branford, CT. You will support our attorneys in probate estate administration, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness in serving clients during challenging times.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of probate/paralegal experience, strong Connecticut probate knowledge, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters independently and within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of probate or estate administration paralegal experience.
• Strong familiarity with Connecticut probate rules and court procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain legal documents sensitively.
• Proficiency with legal software/case management tools and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and within a team; high integrity and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Manage opening and administration of probate estates from start to finish under attorney supervision.
• Draft petitions for probate and file them with the court.
• Notify heirs, creditors, and beneficiaries as required.
• Gather assets, prepare inventories, appraisals, and accountings.
• Assist in financial reporting of estates and trusts, including inventories and accounting.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, wills, trusts, and related correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, courts, fiduciaries, and financial institutions with professionalism.
• Manage deadlines, court filings, and calendars; track statute timelines.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Integrity and empathy

Tools

Legal case management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reitman Personnel is seeking a diligent Probate Paralegal to join our Estate Planning & Probate team in Branford, CT. You will support our attorneys in probate estate administration, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness in serving clients during challenging times.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of probate/paralegal experience, strong Connecticut probate knowledge, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters independently and within a