Probate Paralegal

KKC Law; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off (holidays & vacation)

On-site parking

Job summary

KKC Law is seeking an experienced Estate and Trust Paralegal for an in-office position in Vernon, CT. The role focuses on interpreting wills and trust agreements and managing the administration of estates and trusts.

Responsibilities include asset valuation, retitling, probate filings, and tax returns. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of law firm experience and strong organizational, math, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years law firm trust and estate administration experience.
• Strong background in finance, taxation, or accounting is acceptable.
• Top notch organizational, math and computer skills.
• Knowledge of computerized scheduling, time keeping and billing systems.
• Detail oriented and able to work directly with clients.
• Self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting wills and trust agreements.
• General administration of estates and trusts.
• Gathering, identifying and valuing assets.
• Retitling assets and related administrative activities.
• Preparing probate documents and financial accountings.
• Preparing estate tax and fiduciary income tax returns.

Skills

Organization

Numerical ability

Computer skills

Client interaction

Tools

Scheduling systems

Timekeeping systems

Billing systems

Job description

• Seeking an experienced Estate and Trust Paralegal for in office position, East of the River law firm.

Responsibilities Include:

• Interpreting Wills and Trust agreements


• General administration of Estates and Trusts


• Gathering, identifying and valuing assets


• Retitling assets and related administrative activities.


• Preparing probate documents and financial accountings


• Preparing estate tax and fiduciary income tax returns

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years law firm Trust and Estate administration experience, however, we will consider candidates with a strong background in finance, taxation, or accounting.


• Top notch organizational, math and computer skills


• Knowledge of computerized scheduling, time keeping and billing systems


• Detail oriented and able to work directly with clients.


• A self-starter able to work both independently and as part of a team

KKC supports work/life balance with a positive culture and offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, 401K. paid time off including holidays and vacation, and free on-site parking.