Paralegal - Estate & Trust Administration

• Estate & Trust Administration Paralegal
• Remote, Hybrid or In-Office | Competitive Salary + Bonuses + Monthly Stipend

This paralegal position primarily supports the firm’s estate and trust administration practice, including probate estate matters and trust administration.

The role plays a key part in assisting attorneys and helping guide matters through the administration process from opening through completion.

You will work closely with attorneys, clients, financial institutions, and court personnel to help ensure probate and trust administration matters move forward efficiently and accurately.

While the primary focus of this role is estate and trust administration, experience with estate planning documents and processes is helpful and may provide opportunities to assist the estate planning team as needed.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining clear communication with clients and the legal team.

The position may be structured as full-time in-office or hybrid, depending on experience and the needs of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for managing probate, trust, and estate administration matters under attorney supervision, including preparing, filing, tracking, and following through on all required legal documents and deadlines.
• Prepare and coordinate court filings, correspondence, and documentation related to probate estate and trust administration.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of real estate and related documents associated with probate estates and trust administration matters.
• Maintain highly organized case files and electronic document systems to ensure accurate recordkeeping and efficient retrieval of information.
• Track and proactively manage deadlines and filing requirements to ensure timely completion of court filings and administration tasks.
• Coordinate communication with clients, courts, financial institutions, and other outside professionals to ensure matters progress efficiently and clients remain informed.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to support the efficient progression of matters from opening through completion.
• Provide support to the estate planning team when needed, including assisting with preparation of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate from an accredited institution, or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of paralegal experience in probate, trust administration, or estate planning within the State of Michigan
• Experience working in or closely with probate court processes is welcomed and highly valued
• Working knowledge of probate procedures and estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Here you will find

• A supportive, team-oriented office environment
• Attorneys who value the expertise and contributions of experienced paralegals
• Meaningful client interactions where your work directly impacts families
• A growing firm with opportunities to expand your skills in estate planning and trust administration
• Flexibility through full-time remote, hybrid scheduling options or in-office work

Benefits

We value our team members and offer benefits designed to support both professional success and personal well-being.

• Base salary: $48,000 – $58,000, commensurate with experience
• Monthly stipend of $375 in lieu of health insurance, $4,500 annual value

• Bonus structure after 6 months

• Base salary $1,500 annual team bonus
• $2,000 annual individual performance bonus
• Estimated total compensation: $52,000 – $64,500 annually
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Monthly stipend in lieu of health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Flexible hours and flex-time options
• Annual Office Retreat
• Supportive team culture that values work-life balance
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