Trust & Estate Paralegal - Remote/Hybrid in New York

Job Description

gpac (The #1 Recruiting Firm in the Nation) is partnering with a well-regarded law firm to identify an experienced Trust & Estate Paralegal to join its growing practice. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Position: Trust & Estate Paralegal

About the Role

This role supports both transactional and litigation matters within the Trust & Estates practice. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling complex estates, trusts, and probate-related work while collaborating closely with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare estate planning documents, probate filings, and trust administration materials
• Assist with probate and estate administration, including court filings and asset coordination
• Support trust and estate litigation matters as needed
• Maintain and manage case files, deadlines, and client correspondence
• Conduct research related to estate, trust, and probate issues
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and third parties
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with filing requirements and timelines

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Trust & Estates paralegal experience
• Strong drafting, research, and file management skills
• Experience with probate processes, trust administration, and T&E filings
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
• Preference for candidates located in Northern NJ or the Greater NYC area

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid flexibility
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term stability with a respected practice
• Exposure to complex, high-quality trust and estate matters

Interested?

If you're an experienced Trust & Estate Paralegal looking for a hybrid role with long-term potential, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac for confidential consideration.
📩 Email: chad.calcaterra@gogpac.com
📞 Phone: (605) 401-6992

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.