Probate Paralegal

Bonham Solutions; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonham Solutions in West Hartford, CT seeks an experienced Probate Paralegal to join a well-established law firm focused on estate planning and probate matters. This fully in-person role offers hands-on client interaction and close collaboration with an experienced attorney.

The position handles probate and estate administration from start to finish, including filings, inventories, and accountings, while meeting deadlines and maintaining organized files.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of probate paralegal experience required.
• Experience with probate and estate administration in Connecticut preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with probate and estate administration from opening to closing.
• Prepare probate filings, petitions, inventories, accountings, and related court documents.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, courts, and financial institutions.
• Organize and maintain probate files and supporting documentation.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely filings with the probate court.
• Support the attorney with day-to-day probate workflow.

Skills

Probate paralegal experience

Client communication

Organization

Job description

A well-established law firm focused on estate planning and probate matters is seeking an experienced Probate Paralegal to join its team in West Hartford, CT. This is a fully in-person position offering the opportunity to work closely one-on-one with an experienced attorney while handling a steady stream of probate and estate administration matters. The firm is looking for a detail-oriented and organized professional who is comfortable managing probate files from start to finish and enjoys working directly with clients during sensitive and important life transitions. Candidates must have 3 years of experience working as a fully-focused probate paralegal to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with probate and estate administration matters from opening through closing
• Prepare probate filings, petitions, inventories, accountings, and related court documents
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, courts, and financial institutions
• Organize and maintain probate files and supporting documentation
• Track deadlines and ensure timely filings with the probate courtAssist with gathering asset information and coordinating estate administration tasks
• Support the attorney with case management and day-to-day probate workflow

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of probate paralegal experience required
• Prior experience handling probate and estate administration matters in Connecticut preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple active files
• Comfortable working directly with clients and handling sensitive matters professionally
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the attorney
• Reliable, responsive, and deadline-driven

What the Firm Offers

• Fully in-person role based in West Hartford, CT
• Opportunity to work directly with an experienced attorney
• Consistent workflow with a steady stream of probate matters
• Long-term growth potential within the firm
• Supportive and professional office culture