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Jobs › Needham, MA › Paralegal Robert Half Paralegal Needham, MA Apply Description Our client, a successful & growing law firm, is seeking a Paralegal to join their team. This position centers on trusts and estates work, partnering with attorneys and clients on estate planning and probate-related matters from document preparation through administration. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-moving legal environment.

Role:

Paralegal Location:

Needham Heights, MA Salary:

$75,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience) + great benefits!

Schedule:

In Office M-F Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys across estate planning, estate administration, elder law, and tax. Assist with the preparation, organization, and execution of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and related documents. Assist with estate and trust administration, including gathering and organizing estate assets, preparing inventories, coordinating with financial institutions and other professionals, and maintaining administration files. Assist with probate matters and preparation of documents for filing with the Probate and Family Court. Prepare and organize documentation relating to MassHealth/Medicaid planning, asset protection, guardianships, conservatorships, and other elder law matters as needed. Assist attorneys with estate, gift, and trust tax matters, including gathering financial information and supporting the preparation of tax-related filings. Conduct factual and legal research and assist attorneys in gathering information necessary for client matters.

Requirements Requirements:

2 or more years of paralegal experience within a law firm environment doing trusts and estates, estate administration, elder law, probate, or tax. Experience with estate planning documents and/or probate administration required. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally with clients and outside professionals. Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a collaborative team. Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with legal research, document management, and case/matter management systems. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) . Active Filters Paralegal Needham, MA Clear All Apply