Trust & Estates Paralegal

TEC Group, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Group, Inc. in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Paralegal to support its Trusts & Estates department. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional to join a collaborative team with long-term growth potential.

Candidates with prior law firm experience or corporate/legal support background are welcome. The role focuses on preparing and organizing documents, managing calendars, and maintaining client relationships within a sophisticated practice.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience required.
• Experience as a Legal Assistant or paralegal preferred.
• Corporate legal support experience welcomed.

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

Legal support

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document mgmt 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.

The firm is open to candidates with prior law firm experience, including those with corporate legal support experience or broader legal administrative backgrounds looking to transition into a Trusts & Estates practice.

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
• Corporate legal support experience is welcomedStrong 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.