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Robert Half Trust and Estate Paralegal in San Jose, California
Description
Our client seeks a Trust and Estate Paralegal to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of two years' experience in this practice area. This is a hybrid role and will require a minimum of three days working in-person in San Jose, California per week.
Responsibilities:
Assisting attorneys with drafting and reviewing estate planning and trust administration documents
Researching and analyzing bodies of law such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, and legal codes
Facilitating the transfer of assets into trusts and estates
Handling communication and correspondence with clients, co-counsel, and other relevant parties
Maintaining up-to-date client records
Filing court documents and managing deadlines
Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum of two years' experience working as a Trust and Estate Paralegal
Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training, or an equivalent educational degree
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to self-manage and handle competing deadlines
Knowledgeable about California probate procedures and court rules
Proficient in legal documentation and terminology related to estate planning
Note: candidates who are certified in California as a notary public are strongly preferred
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