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Purcell Mulcahy & Flanagan

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

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  • Full Time
  • Bernardsville, NJ
August 20, 2025 Paralegal Trusts & Estates

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Flanagan, Barone & O’Brien, LLC (“FBO”) is a successful, growing firm which embraces diversity in seeking to build a strong team of professionals. FBO is currently seeking a senior trusts and estates paralegal with 7+ years of experience. The position provides the opportunity to work both independently and as part of our strong litigation team.

Responsibilities:

  • Administration of trusts and estates including probate of wills, inventory of assets and valuations, preparation of estate and inheritance tax returns, refunding bonds
  • Preparation of estate planning documents including wills and trusts
  • Managing of all aspects of real estate closings, including ability to review and draft real estate transaction documents and prepare matter for closing
Qualifications:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree; paralegal certificate preferred
  • 7+ years’ experience as a trusts and estates paralegal involving estate planning as well as administration of trusts and estates
  • Experience handling varied aspects of trusts and estates
  • Experience handling real estate closings
  • Experience with preparing records, assembling exhibits, pleadings, discovery and trial preparation
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Clear and effective communication skills both oral and written
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Word; EXCEL; GEMS estate tax software desirable
  • Must be able to work independently and be proactive
  • Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
  • Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Ability to maintain/enter billable time
Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to providing quality client service and adhere to work completion deadlines.

FBO offers a comprehensive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

 
Compensation: $1.00 per hour



Flanagan, Barone & O’Brien LLC Firm Overview
Flanagan, Barone & O’Brien LLC, established in 1973, provides exceptional legal services to the insurance industry, corporate clients, government entities and individuals. Over the past forty years the firm has adhered to its traditions of excellence and value while continually transitioning to keep pace with ever-changing times and the needs and expectations of our clients. The firm embraces diversity and is a majority women-owned firm. These values of diversity and inclusion make us strong, creative and innovative attorneys. Our attorneys approach challenges collaboratively and from a variety of perspectives borne from different life experiences. The firm specializes in litigation and has instilled in all of its professionals and staff a core philosophy of partnering with clients to resolve problems. Flanagan, Barone & O’Brien provides a welcome alternative to larger firms by delivering excellent results efficiently and economically. 




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