Trust & Estate Paralegal

A well-established regional law firm is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Trusts & Estates Paralegal to join its Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning, and Administration practice in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented detail oriented who enjoys working on sophisticated estate matters and supporting attorneys in both planning and litigation.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in estate planning, probate administration, and fiduciary litigation, and will play a key role in supporting attorneys while maintaining direct interaction with clients, financial professionals, and the courts.
Interested candidates who have applicable experience should reach out directly to Kevin Ross with Robert Half in Philadelphia.

Qualifications:

Responsibilities • Draft and prepare substantive pleadings and correspondence for contested probate and fiduciary matters • Conduct legal research and assist with preparation of memoranda on probate and estate administration issues • Prepare and manage discovery, including interrogatories, subpoenas, and document requests • Assist attorneys with case management for estate and trust litigation matters, including organizing files and tracking deadlines • Prepare estate planning documents including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives • Assist with the establishment of durable powers of attorney and medical directives • Support attorneys in developing estate planning strategies designed to minimize estate taxes and protect client assets • Assist with structuring trusts and estate plans to help clients avoid or streamline the probate process • Manage estate and trust administration matters from opening through closing, including preparation of filings and court documents • Coordinate with financial advisors, accountants, and clients throughout the estate planning and administration process Qualifications • 5–10 years of substantive experience in estate planning and estate administration • Experience supporting probate and fiduciary matters required • Orphans’ Court litigation experience strongly preferred • Experience with business succession planning is a plus • Strong organizational and case management skills with the ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • detail oriented demeanor and ability to interact effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients • Self-motivated, forward-thinking, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected regional firm with a collaborative culture, strong attorney support, and exposure to sophisticated trusts and estates work.

Compensation

$75,000.00-$95,000.00 Yearly

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