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Robert Half

Paralegal

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $75,000–$100,000/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Needham, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/15/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$70,632 / year median in Massachusetts

+8% projected growth

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Job 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:

ParalegalLocation:

Needham Heights, MASalary:

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

Schedule:

In Office M-FResponsibilities:

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.