Trust and Estate Paralegal

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Trust & Estate Paralegal to join our growing team in a hybrid capacity. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with extensive experience supporting attorneys in estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands‑on experience in trusts and estates and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Draft estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related instruments
• Assist with trust funding and asset transfers
• Manage probate and trust administration matters from initiation through closing
• Prepare court filings and coordinate with probate courts
• Communicate with clients, financial institutions, accountants, and advisors
• Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines
• Prepare federal and state estate tax filings (experience preferred)
• Assist attorneys with research and document review

• Minimum 5+ years of Trust & Estate paralegal experience
• Strong knowledge of estate planning and probate procedures
• Experience drafting estate planning documents independently
• Familiarity with trust funding and asset retitling
• Proficiency in legal practice management and document management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required

• Hybrid schedule (combination of remote and in-office work)
• Collaborative and professional team environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience

For more information or to apply, please reach out to:
Chelsey Haibeck  

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.