THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO THE OFFICE IN WESTBOROUGH, MA, IN PERSON 4 DAYS PER WEEK.
Location: Westborough, MA | Hybrid – 1 remote day/week
Salary Range: $75K-$130K, based on relevant experience, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors | Bonus Eligible
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5
Required: 2+ years of trust and estate law or elder law experience
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
About the Opportunity
A well-established law firm is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated Trusts and Estates Paralegal to support attorneys in its growing Trusts and Estates practice. Based in Westborough, Massachusetts, this opportunity offers hands-on experience across estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, elder law, and guardianship and conservatorship matters.
Qualifications & Skills
- 2+ years of trust and estate law or elder law experience
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Previous paralegal experience or a Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required
- Ability to review and organize financial records, investment accounts, and asset documentation
- Familiarity with Massachusetts Probate and Family Court procedures preferred
- Experience with MassHealth applications and eligibility requirements preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and empathetically with clients
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize assignments, and meet competing deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with document management and timekeeping systems preferred
- Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently
Key Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with all phases of probate and trust administration, including asset identification, valuation, inventories, and accountings
- Review and organize financial records, including bank statements, investment accounts, and estate documentation
- Prepare estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxies, under attorney supervision
- Assist with MassHealth applications by gathering financial information and preparing supporting documentation
- Prepare and coordinate Massachusetts Probate and Family Court filings, track deadlines, and monitor court requirements
- Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, financial institutions, courts, government agencies, and other professionals
- Coordinate client meetings, document execution sessions, calendars, and matter deadlines
- Prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports, and case updates with a high degree of accuracy
- Maintain organized case files, accurate records, and strict confidentiality
- Enter billable time and assist with billing and invoice review as needed
- Travel occasionally to courts, the Boston office, or client meetings as required
Apply Today
If you’re an organized, client-focused Trusts and Estates Paralegal interested in elder law, estate planning, and probate administration, this is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply today!
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
