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Trust and Estates Paralegal
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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.
$68,904 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Trust and Estates Paralegal at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC Trust and Estates Paralegal at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Doylestown, Pennsylvania Posted in about 11 hours ago. Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Trust & Estate Paralegal to join a well-established wealth management and estate planning team in Doylestown, PA. This is a client-facing opportunity for a seasoned trusts and estates professional who enjoys working closely with advisors, clients, and outside counsel to support sophisticated estate planning matters. This role is primarily onsite, with some flexibility for a hybrid schedule. Candidates with tax experience may be considered for a full-time, expanded role. Attorneys (JD) with relevant trust and estate experience are also encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Review, analyze, and summarize estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and related instruments Assist with trust and estate administration matters Model and review client estate plans and planning strategies Conduct legal and tax-related research as needed Prepare legal documents and correspondence Work directly with clients, financial advisors, and outside counsel Maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion of client matters Provide exceptional client service while managing multiple priorities
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of trust and estate experience Strong knowledge of estate planning and trust administration Experience reviewing legal documents and conducting research Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively Paralegal certification preferred JD candidates with trust and estate experience will also be considered Tax experience is a plus
Location:
Doylestown, PA Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.
Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)