Senior Estate Administration Paralegal

LHH; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

401k plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit an experienced estate administration paralegal. This full-time role requires seven years of estate administration experience, supporting estate settlement, probate matters, fiduciary accountings, and communication with beneficiaries and financial institutions.

The ideal candidate excels at managing complex files, maintaining confidentiality, and providing superior client service in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Seven years of estate administration experience in a law firm or trust and estates environment.
• Strong understanding of probate procedures and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Ability to draft probate documents and prepare complex accountings.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client service capabilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of estate administration from intake through final distribution.
• Prepare probate forms, petitions, inventories, accountings, and related court filings.
• Collect and organize asset information including bank, brokerage, real property, insurance, and business interests.
• Coordinate valuations, appraisals, tax documents, and financial reporting.
• Communicate with beneficiaries, fiduciaries, financial institutions, and outside advisors.
• Track deadlines, maintain case calendars, and monitor timelines for state compliance.
• Prepare correspondence, distribution schedules, and estate summaries for clients and beneficiaries.
• Maintain organized and detailed case files in line with firm policies.
• Support attorneys with research, document preparation, and follow-up tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Discretion

Tools

Legal software

Microsoft Office

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit an experienced estate administration paralegal. This full-time role requires seven years of estate administration experience, supporting estate settlement, probate matters, fiduciary accountings, and communication with beneficiaries and financial institutions.

The ideal candidate excels at managing complex files, maintaining confidentiality, and providing superior client service in a collaborative environment.