Senior Paralegal Trusts & Estates

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their Trusts & Estates Team. In this dynamic role, you will manage your own caseload while supporting senior solicitors and mentoring trainees. The firm offers high-quality work in a respected environment, perfect for those looking to grow their career in a busy legal setting. If you have a keen eye for detail and strong interpersonal skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Trusts & Estates is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Trusts & Estate matters.
• Assist Senior Solicitors and supervise trainees.

Skills

Estate & Trust Administration

Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Tools

Case Management System

Online Research Services

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to join their well-established Trusts & Estates Team. Depending on experience, you will be managing existing clients and building on the client base already established in the area, via networking and business development.

The role will be to manage your own caseload of Trusts & Estate matters as well as assisting more Senior Solicitors with their caseloads and supervising trainees when necessary.

In return, you will be given access to high quality work within a well-respected and established firm and team.

Key Responsibilities of this role:

Estate & Trust Administration

Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney

Drafting of estate & trust accounts

Using online research services & a case management system

Attending clients in the office, or visiting them at hospital or place of residence

Additional requirements of this role:

Requirements:

Previous experience, ideally 2 or 3 years in a busy Trusts & Estates environment is essential

Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines;

Professional and attentive telephone manner, coupled with strong interpersonal skills;

Capability to handle pressure and effectively prioritize tasks whilst managing a demanding workload.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.