Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal - Trusts & Estates

Job Responsibilities:
The Trusts & Estates Paralegal at the law firm will be responsible for a range of duties under the supervision of attorneys, supporting corporate and commercial transactions. The essential job functions include:

- Managing daily trust administration for various clients, which involves handling accounts, preparing letters, and managing transfer forms.
- Assisting in drafting estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and trusts, both basic and advanced.
- Organizing and managing estate and probate files.
- Preparing accounting and financial statements.
- Docketing court documents and filing them with courts and government offices.
- Proofreading documents to ensure there are no spelling, grammatical, or formatting errors.
- Communicating directly with clients to provide updates or assist with accounting and tax needs.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
- Paralegal Certification is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment, with progressive responsibility in managing client trust accounts, is required.
- Experience working in a law firm is preferred.
- High proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Lexis/Nexis, and other internet research tools, is necessary.
- The role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
- Effective written and oral communication skills are essential.
- The candidate should possess creative problem-solving abilities and be able to work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion.
- A professional demeanor must be maintained in stressful situations.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality of client information and perform well under pressure is crucial.

Salary Information:
The compensation for this full-time position varies by location. The pay range is as follows:

- Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston: to per hour.
- Raleigh and Winston: to per hour.
- New York and Washington, DC: to per hour.

Additional Information:
This role includes a multi-faceted health benefits package, which covers medical, dental, and vision. The law firm also provides life insurance, short-term disability plans, retirement plans, holidays, and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules, combining in-office workdays with remote workdays.

The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The firm ensures that no discrimination occurs against employees or applicants who inquire about or discuss compensation. Employees with access to compensation information cannot disclose this information unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, or consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Jun 18, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
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