Senior Trust & Estates Paralegal
150,000
Posted 09/23/2026
Direct Hire
Direct Hire
Job ID:
13907
Job Description
HumanHire is partnered with an Am Law 100 Law Firm to find a Senior Trust & Estates Paralegal to join the firms growing team in NYC.
The Senior Trust & Estates Paralegal will be responsible for overseeing complex trust and estate administration from inception through completion, including preparing court filings, handling estate/tax returns, managing assets and distributions, and drafting accountings
We Offer:
HumanHire is a national executive search and staffing firm with a leadership team that has over 50 years of experience as trusted industry professionals specializing in direct hire, temp to hire, temporary, and payrolling services. We have cultivated long-lasting relationships and utilize them to connect our candidates and clients in several industries and job functions:
The Senior Trust & Estates Paralegal will be responsible for overseeing complex trust and estate administration from inception through completion, including preparing court filings, handling estate/tax returns, managing assets and distributions, and drafting accountings
We Offer:
- Pay: $130,000 - $160,000K Base plus OT and Bonus
- Hybrid Flexibility: 2 days remote weekly!
- Great Benefits: 401K Match, Medical, Dental, PTO, Disability, Life, and more
- Prepare probate documents, court petitions, and related legal filings with accuracy and efficiency
- Prepare Federal and State Estate, Inheritance, Income, and Gift Tax Returns
- Gather, value, track, and transfer estate assets while managing detailed fiduciary accountings
- Coordinate full estate and trust terminations, overseeing the proper distribution of assets to beneficiaries
- Conduct due diligence reviews and document examinations across various trust and estate transactions
- Bachelor's degree, or an Associate degree accompanied by a Paralegal certificate
- Substantial background in complex trust and estate administration within a law firm or professional services environment
- Strong knowledge of probate court procedures, tax return preparation (estate, gift, and income), and asset distribution management
HumanHire is a national executive search and staffing firm with a leadership team that has over 50 years of experience as trusted industry professionals specializing in direct hire, temp to hire, temporary, and payrolling services. We have cultivated long-lasting relationships and utilize them to connect our candidates and clients in several industries and job functions:
- Paralegals
- Legal Assistants
- Billing and Accounting
- Attorneys
- Legal Secretaries
- Human Resources
- Business Development
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