Trusts and Estates Administration Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Trust and Estate Administration Paralegal with 5 plus years of experience to join our client's New Jersey, New York offices.

Responsible for 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, deed work, etc.

• Superior communication and mathematical skills are a must.
• Strong working knowledge of estate tax software (ONESOURCE / Fast Tax), HotDocs, and Microsoft Word is a plus.
• Candidates must be highly organized and possess the ability to prioritize, be a team player, and have excellent written and verbal skills.
• College degree and / or paralegal certificate preferred.
• We will consider a JD / paralegal candidate as well.
• We offer a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits program.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• The salary range for this position is $76,500 to 162,500.
• Our client does not have a billable hour requirement.
• Paralegals are required to account for 7 hours a day billable and non-billable.
• Currently on a hybrid work scheduled 3 days in the office 2 days at home.
• (subject to change)
• The expectation is that they will be in the office as needed and adjust our schedules accordingly.