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Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm Staff Nov 23,2017 Location USA New York City NY
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

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This large full service firm is very women-oriented, and it has created many benefits to appeal particularly to women, including flexible work arrangements and 12-week paid maternity leave. Many of the firm’s attorneys are active in many community, professional and civic matters. Associates receive in-house training in a variety of areas and early client contact and hands-on experience. There is a “business casual” dress code, but associates are expected to keep professional clothing at the office in case of short notice meetings. All associates are expected to spend at least 50 hours annually on pro bono, and this is part of their billable hour expectation of 1800. Trusts and Estates Administration Paralegal The candidate will cover all areas of trust and estate administration as well as fiduciary accountings. A significant component of the New York practice involves international matters. Gather, identify and valuate assets. Prepare various probate and accounting documents. Draft correspondence and pay bills. Prepare death tax returns, including the federal estate tax return and state succession and estate tax returns. Prepare accountings for both estate and trusts (using our computer programs). Prepare federal and state individual and fiduciary income tax returns. Prepare federal and state gift tax returns, and possibly returns of private foundations, partnerships and miscellaneous other returns. Review and interpret wills and trust agreements and implement the plan during the estate and trust administration process. Use reference materials such as the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations, CCH Capital Changes Reporter, Moody's Dividend Record, etc. Interact with, and show compassion to, clients who may have suffered the loss of a loved one or are under a great deal of stress, bank and brokerage house representatives, and individuals in the office. Communicate with clients, attorneys and bankers outside the US whose first language may not be English. Must have Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of prior experience.

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