Trusts & Estates Paralegal

BA Global Talent; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BA Global Talent is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to join a boutique law practice in West Caldwell, NJ. This on-site role supports attorneys with estate planning and estate administration matters.

Candidates from paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary backgrounds are welcomed; hands-on trusts & Estates experience is most important. Full-time schedule with on-site work only.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trusts & estates, estate planning, probate, or estate administration legal support experience.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with estate planning and estate administration matters.
• Prepare, organize, review, and maintain trusts and estates documents, correspondence, and client files.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, probate documents, and related legal materials.
• Support estate and fiduciary tax-return preparation by gathering, reviewing, and organizing the necessary information and documentation.
• Assist with probate and surrogate court filings, deadlines, and related procedures.
• Provide support for occasional real estate matters, including document preparation, file organization, and transaction coordination.
• Maintain accurate calendars, deadlines, records, and filing systems.
• Proofread legal documents and correspondence carefully to ensure accuracy, proper spelling, and consistent formatting.
• Provide general legal secretarial and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Estate planning

Probate

Legal support

Job description

BA Global Talent is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to join a boutique law practice in West Caldwell, NJ. This is a long-term, on-site opportunity supporting attorneys with estate planning and estate administration matters. Candidates may come from a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary background; hands-on trusts & estates experience is more important than title.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with estate planning and estate administration matters.
• Prepare, organize, review, and maintain trusts and estates documents, correspondence, and client files.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, probate documents, and related legal materials.
• Support estate and fiduciary tax-return preparation by gathering, reviewing, and organizing the necessary information and documentation.
• Assist with probate and surrogate court filings, deadlines, and related procedures.
• Provide support for occasional real estate matters, including document preparation, file organization, and transaction coordination.
• Maintain accurate calendars, deadlines, records, and filing systems.
• Proofread legal documents and correspondence carefully to ensure accuracy, proper spelling, and consistent formatting.
• Provide general legal secretarial and administrative support as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trusts & estates, estate planning, probate, or estate administration legal support experience.
• Strong attention to detail, spelling, proofreading, and document organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities with accuracy and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Familiarity with probate procedures, trusts and estates documentation, and related tax-return support.
• Experience assisting with real estate matters, supporting estate planning, and estate administration matters is preferred.

Schedule

Full-Time

Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for job opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

BA Global Talent connects professionals across the Americas with meaningful opportunities at U.S. companies. We specialize in remote recruitment, HR operations, and workforce solutions, with a strong focus on transparency, support, and long-term success. At BA, you're never just a placement, you're part of a team that values growth, autonomy, and impact.