Trust & Estates Paralegal

TEC Group, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Group, Inc. in Hackensack, NJ, seeks a Paralegal to support its Trusts & Estates department. The role focuses on administrative and legal support within a collaborative team, with long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities include preparing and organizing legal documents, managing attorney calendars, and coordinating client communications. The ideal candidate has prior law firm experience and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience required.
• Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys within the Trusts & Estates department.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and deadlines.
• Coordinate client communications and maintain professional relationships.
• Organize and maintain legal files and records.
• Assist with document preparation and general practice support.
• Support attorneys with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication

multitasking abilities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Legal document management systems

Job description

A well-established law firm in Hackensack NJ firm is seeking a Paralegal to support its growing Trusts & Estates department. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional looking to join a collaborative team environment with long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys within the Trusts & Estates department
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and deadlines
• Coordinate client communications and maintain professional relationships
• Organize and maintain legal files and records
• Assist with document preparation and general practice support
• Support attorneys with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks

Qualifications:

• Prior law firm experience required
• Experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, Paralegal, or similar legal support role preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems preferred

Additional Information:

• Full-time, onsite position
• Located in Hackensack, NJ
• Salary commensurate with experience

This is an opportunity to join a respected legal team and build a long-term career within a sophisticated practice environment.