What’s in it for you?!

Join a premier New England law firm with deep regional roots!
Work across 5 offices with clients in cutting-edge and legacy industries!
Be part of a highly collaborative, client-first legal team!
Grow under strong leadership and national-level legal minds!
Engage in meaningful pro bono, board service & community outreach!
Access top resources through Lex Mundi's elite global network!

If that’s you, let’s talk! Job Type : Full Time Location : Manchester, New Hampshire Pay : Competitive Pay Based on Experience and Benefits! Job Description Summary Join a highly respected, collaborative law firm where you'll take on substantive trusts and estates work while continuing to grow your expertise alongside an experienced legal team. This role offers hands-on responsibility across estate planning, probate, and trust administration, with direct client interaction and meaningful opportunities for professional development and mentorship. What You'll Do

Draft basic estate planning documents and related materials.
Prepare probate filings and court documents.
Support trust administration, funding, and estate matters.
Conduct asset inventories and organize financial information.
Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, and financial institutions.
Prepare and electronically file legal documents.
Conduct legal and case-related research.
Maintain accurate client files, records, and correspondence.
Manage substantive billable work toward a 1,400-hour annual target.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
2–5 years of directly related Trusts & Estate Planning paralegal experience.
Working knowledge of state probate rules and procedures.
Working knowledge of federal estate tax regulations.
Strong understanding of legal terminology and its practical application.
Experience preparing and filing legal documents, including e-filing.
Strong Microsoft Office and legal software skills.
Exceptional organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
Strong written, verbal, and client communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

What Would Be a Plus

Paralegal certification.
Broader experience across estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
Experience communicating directly with beneficiaries and financial institutions.

Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days Veronica Jones
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Required skills

Drafting estate planning documentsPreparing probate filings and court documentsTrust administration and funding supportConducting asset inventories and organizing financial informationElectronic filing (e-filing) of legal documentsLegal and case-related researchWorking knowledge of state probate rules and proceduresWorking knowledge of federal estate tax regulationsCommunicating with clients, beneficiaries, and financial institutionsMicrosoft Office and legal software proficiencyMaintaining accurate client files, records, and correspondenceManaging billable hours/timekeeping to meet annual targetsOrganization, prioritization, and attention to detailAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environmentParalegal certification (preferred)

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