Trust & Estate Paralegal

Position: Trust & Estate Paralegal

Location: Hartford, CT

Employment: Full-time

Experience: 2+ years of Trust & Estate law experience required

About the Opportunity

The Paralegal will support attorneys across estate planning and trust/estate administration matters, working directly with clients, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives
• Assisting attorneys with trust and estate administration
• Preparing probate filings and court documents
• Coordinating with clients, financial institutions, fiduciaries, and other parties
• Organizing and maintaining client files and legal documentation
• Tracking deadlines and ensuring timely completion of estate administration matters
• Communicating with clients throughout the planning and administration process
• Supporting attorneys with multiple trust and estate matters simultaneously

Ideal Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience specifically in Trust & Estate law
• Experience with estate planning and estate/trust administration
• Familiarity with probate procedures
• Strong drafting and legal document management skills
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong client communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities independently

If you have a background in Trust & Estate law and are open to exploring a new opportunity in Hartford, I’d be happy to provide additional details regarding the firm, team, benefits, and next steps.