Trust and Estates Paralegal

Job Description Job Description A law firm with offices in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a full-time Trust and Estates Paralegal to join their team. Responsibilities: handling all phases of estate and trust administration, including probate (knowledge of New Jersey, New York and Florida probate a plus) Extensive communication with clients, financial planners and accountants Preparation of federal and state estate tax returns and fiduciary accountings Distribution of estate assets and trust funding, etc. Requirements 5+ years of experience in a similar type role. College degree and/or paralegal certificate required. Superior communication and mathematical skills are a must. Strong working knowledge of estate tax software (ONESOURCE/Fast Tax), HotDocs and Microsoft Word a plus.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar type role
• College degree and/or paralegal certificate required
• Superior communication and mathematical skills

Desired qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of estate tax software (ONESOURCE/Fast Tax)
• Experience with HotDocs and Microsoft Word