Trust and Estate Paralegal

The Nagler Group; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nagler Group is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Southern New Hampshire Trusts & Estates practice. You will support attorneys across estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters, handling meaningful client interaction and ownership of varied tasks.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in trusts/probate, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with NH probate procedures. Onsite role with opportunity to contribute to a growing team.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of paralegal experience in trusts, estates or probate.
• Strong knowledge of estate planning and probate administration.
• Familiarity with New Hampshire probate procedures preferred.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, client-facing.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal tech/case management systems.
• Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred, not required.
• Estate-related tax filings experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters
• Prepare and assist with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related documents
• Coordinate probate administration, including court filings, inventories, accountings, and notices
• Assist with trust funding, asset transfers, distributions, and related documentation
• Prepare and file court documents with deadlines
• Conduct legal research and assist with estate and trust projects
• Communicate with clients, financial institutions, courts, and other professionals to gather information
• Maintain organized client files and track critical deadlines
• Provide general case management and administrative support to attorneys

Skills

Paralegal experience

Estate planning

Probate administration

Organizational skills

Client communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Legal tech / case management

Paralegal certificate preferred

Estate tax filings experience

Education

Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary Range: $65-85K+ depending on experience

Are you an experienced paralegal with a background in trusts, estates, or probate looking to join a collaborative legal team? Our client is an established law firm with a growing Trusts & Estates practice and is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to support attorneys across estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful client interaction, varied responsibilities, and taking ownership of their work.

Paralegal

Southern New Hampshire Onsite

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary Range: $65-85K+ depending on experience

Are you an experienced paralegal with a background in trusts, estates, or probate looking to join a collaborative legal team? Our client is an established law firm with a growing Trusts & Estates practice and is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to support attorneys across estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful client interaction, varied responsibilities, and taking ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters
• Prepare and assist with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related documents
• Coordinate probate administration, including court filings, inventories, accountings, and required notices
• Assist with trust funding, asset transfers, distributions, and related documentation
• Prepare and file court documents while ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and deadlines
• Conduct legal research and assist with estate and trust-related projects
• Communicate with clients, financial institutions, courts, and other professionals to gather information and move matters forward
• Maintain organized and accurate client files and track critical deadlines
• Provide general case management and administrative support to attorneys as needed

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in trusts, estates, probate, or a related practice
• Solid understanding of estate planning and probate administration processes
• Familiarity with New Hampshire probate procedures strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written, verbal, and client communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology/case management systems
• Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred, but not required
• Experience with estate-related tax filings is a plus