Trust and Estates Paralegal

Reid And Riege, Pc • Hartford, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized Connecticut law firm with a well-established trusts and estates practice, seeks a self-motivated individual to assist in administering estates and trusts to join our downtown Hartford office. Recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work by the Hartford Business Journal , our firm is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. The successful candidate will possess solid organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, and good judgment. We offer an excellent benefits package and compensation commensurate with level of experience.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial services, such as a bank trust environment or an accounting firm, or as a paralegal in trust and estate administration (preferred).
• Proficiency in reading financial and brokerage reports.
• Strong quantitative skills and mathematically adept.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong PC skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with estate and trust administration tasks, including preparing probate court forms, inventories, accountings, and Connecticut and Federal estate tax returns; gathering information for estate and trust income tax returns; and coordinating asset distributions.
• Communicating with clients regarding timing of estate and trust administration tasks, identifying and gathering data and asset information, and responding to client requests in a professional and efficient manner.
• Coordinating with client advisors and external vendors to open and close accounts and gather asset and tax reporting data in a timely fashion.
• Collaborating with attorneys and other members of the trusts and estates practice group to deliver superior client service.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance, Disability insurance and EAP coverage
• AD&D, Health Savings Account, Parental leave
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Bereavement and Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions (Traditional and Roth options available), Profit Sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees