Paralegal Estate Planning

A well-established, multi-practice law firm based in Manchester, Connecticut is seeking a Paralegal to support its estate planning and estate settlement practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on meaningful matters while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

The Paralegal will primarily assist with estate planning document preparation and estate administration/settlement files, while also providing support across additional practice areas as needed. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing deadlines in a client-focused legal setting.

• Draft and prepare estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related instruments

• Assist with estate settlement matters, including probate filings, asset inventories, accountings, and client correspondence

• Coordinate with courts, financial institutions, and clients regarding estate administration matters

• Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files

• Track deadlines and ensure timely filings

• Provide administrative and case support to attorneys across multiple practice areas as needed

• Prior paralegal experience preferred

• Experience in estate planning and/or estate settlement strongly preferred; candidates with other relevant legal experience will also be considered

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously

• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal

• Familiarity with Connecticut probate procedures is a plus

• Competitive base salary dependent on experience

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of practice

Qualified candidates who are interested in contributing to a growing and dynamic firm are encouraged to apply.