Trust and Estate Paralegal
Location: Manheim, PA
Job Type: Temp-Perm
Company: Tristarr Recruiting
Salary: $$0 - $
Category: Legal
Job Description Apply Now
Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in estate planning and trust administration? We invite you to become a valued member of a respected boutique law firm as a Trust and Estate Paralegal. This full-time position is designed for individuals who take pride in their organizational skills, demonstrate independent decision-making, and thrive in a dynamic legal environment. As a Trust and Estate Paralegal, you will play a pivotal role in supporting attorneys, clients, and case management, ensuring that all aspects of estate and trust administration are handled with precision and professionalism.
Working as a Trust and Estate Paralegal offers the opportunity to apply your legal knowledge while making a real impact on clients' lives. You will be responsible for managing a wide range of documentation, from preparing legal forms and correspondence to facilitating the smooth administration of estate and trust cases. Your ability to adapt quickly to new legal software, learn firm protocols, and stay updated with current best practices in estate and trust law will allow you to excel in this role. The law firm values proactive problem-solving and encourages its team members to take initiative and ensure every client's needs are met efficiently and with the highest level of confidentiality.
This full-time opportunity provides a supportive, business-casual work environment where your expertise in legal documentation and your commitment to client service will be recognized and appreciated. The firm’s client-centered approach, combined with its commitment to legal excellence, makes this an ideal role for motivated paralegals seeking professional growth in the trust and estate legal sector. Working in this region provides the added benefit of being part of a friendly and collegial legal community, where you can build lasting professional relationships and contribute to meaningful outcomes for clients.
If you are ready to further your career as a Trust and Estate Paralegal, this is your chance to join a distinguished law team. Take the next step in your professional journey—apply today by clicking the job application button below!
Trust and Estate Paralegal - Summary- Full-time position supporting attorneys and clients in all aspects of estate and trust administration.
- Key focus on meticulous document management, timely filing, and client communications.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, business-casual legal setting.
- Prepare, review, and file legal documents for estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters using computerized legal systems.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date digital and physical client records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Evaluate and prioritize tasks, making informed decisions to meet strict legal deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Independently manage documentation workflows and track multiple projects simultaneously.
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and third parties to gather information and facilitate seamless case progress.
- Provide regular status updates to clients while upholding professionalism and confidentiality.
- Quickly learn new legal software, adapt to firm-specific protocols, and stay current with changes in estate and trust law.
- Review and verify accuracy of all documents in compliance with legal standards and firm protocols.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills by tracking deadlines and managing numerous ongoing tasks.
- Competitive hourly pay rate commensurate with experience.
- Business-casual dress code for a comfortable and professional work environment.
- Standard full-time hours with early dismissal on Fridays, supporting healthy work-life balance.
- Potential for long-term employment and professional development opportunities within the firm.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related discipline required.
- Paralegal Certificate preferred but not mandatory.
- At least one year of experience as a paralegal in estate and trust law (probate, estate planning, or trust administration).
- Demonstrated proficiency with legal documentation, filing systems, and case management software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients and legal professionals with discretion and professionalism.
- High attention to detail and proven organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working both independently and as part of a legal team.
- Comfortable learning new technologies and adapting to evolving legal procedures.
- Exceptional time management skills, able to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Professional demeanor with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent client service.
- Immediate start date available, pending interviews and hiring process.
- Temporary-to-hire assignment offers potential for a permanent role based on performance and firm needs.
- Position offers valuable exposure to all facets of estate and trust law in a boutique firm environment.
- Application is open to all qualified candidates; the employer is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) standards.
If you are passionate about trust and estate law and are ready to advance your paralegal career, we encourage you to apply now by clicking the job application button. Join a team where your skills and dedication will make a meaningful difference!