Jobs › Wakefield, MA › Paralegal Robert Half Paralegal Wakefield, MA Apply Description Robert Half is hiring on behalf of a Wakefield Trust & Estates firm looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a busy estate planning and probate practice in Massachusetts. This fully on-site role is well suited for an organized individual who can balance legal support duties with operational coordination across the office. The position plays a key part in keeping probate and trust administration matters organized, maintaining efficient daily workflow, and ensuring the team has the structure and resources needed to deliver excellent client service.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily activity across probate and trust administration matters to keep files moving, priorities clear, and deadlines on schedule.
• Track court filings, task lists, follow-up items, and caseload status, while helping distribute assignments based on team capacity and business needs.
• Partner with attorneys and staff to resolve workflow challenges, strengthen office processes, and support consistent matter progression.
• Create and refine procedural documents, training guides, and practical checklists that improve accuracy, organization, and team efficiency.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to legal and administrative team members, including assistance with onboarding, scheduling, and timekeeping administration.
• Manage general office operations such as vendor coordination, supply oversight, service agreements, insurance administration, and related operational needs.
• Assist firm leadership with administrative and personnel-related matters that support an organized and well-run office environment.
• Contribute hands-on support for probate, trust administration, estate planning, and other legal or administrative work as needed.
• Handle sensitive client, employee, and firm information with discretion and sound judgment at all times. Requirements
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a paralegal, legal operations, or practice support role within a law firm environment.
• Background supporting probate, trust administration, estate planning, or closely related legal matters.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, monitor detailed workflows, and keep matters progressing efficiently.
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative management or office coordination support in a detail-oriented setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, legal staff, and administrative personnel in a fully in-person office environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a detail-oriented approach to internal coordination and client-related matters.
• High level of discretion and reliability when working with confidential legal, employee, and business information.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, trial preparation, or entity formation is considered a plus.

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