Trust & Estate Adminstration Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Trust and Estate Administration Paralegal with 5 + years experience to join our client's New Jersey, New York or Florida 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 a plus.
• Candidates must be highly organized, prioritize, be team players, and have excellent written and verbal skills.
• A college degree and / or paralegal certificate are 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.