Trust & Estate Administration Paralegal

Company: The Peninsula Center
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

The perfect candidate--must--have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in Trust and Estate Administration.--The perfect candidate must be well organized and be able to handle deadlines.--Initially, this person will work under the Trust and Estate Paralegal for training and assist with daily office administration during the transition period, but will ultimately assume responsibility for the Trust and Administration Department.



Our Benefits include:



--- Health and Dental Insurance
--- 401(k)
--- Profit Sharing Plan
--- Long and Short Term Disability Insurance
--- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
--- Paid Holidays

Responsibilities:
--- Assist with the preparation and filing of inventories and accountings
--- Real estate deeds, business transfer documents, certificates of trust, pleadings pertaining to estate and trust administration and all other documents related to probate and trust administration matters
--- Assists clients with trust funding
--- Works closely with Trust/Estate Attorney, Commissioners of Accounts and their auditors and court clerks as needed; monitors suspense dates
--- Until such time as the Trust and Estate Administration Paralegal position becomes full-time, this position will assist with estate planning and office administration.

Qualifications:

--- Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree desired
--- Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
--- Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
--- At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
--- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar


About Company:
The Peninsula Center for Estate and Lifelong Planning is a boutique estate, business, and tax planning law firm in Williamsburg, Virginia. Our goal is to provide the highest quality legal services to clients who appreciate a dedication to excellence and recognize the benefits of the years of experience and knowledge that our firm provides. Our attorneys and staff are of the highest quality, dedicated to working together as a team to ensure that every client feels like they are the only client and receives the care and assistance necessitated by the client's individual situation.

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