Trust and Estates Paralegal (Long Term Position)
(Bachelor's Degree Required)
Prestigious midtown Manhattan law firm with international clientele seeks an entry-level paralegal to assist in our Trusts and Estates practice group. This position provides training by senior members of the department and requires a commitment to becoming a senior level Trusts and Estates paralegal. This position is ideal for a recent alum who has previous Trusts and Estates experience and is looking for a career as a Trusts and Estates paralegal; however, no previous training is required.
You will be expected to assist with a wide range of estate planning, estate administration, and general administrative matters. Duties for this position run the gamut from low-level to high-level, and it is crucial that all tasks are approached with equal diligence.
This position encompasses:
- Drafting probate petitions
- Estate administration
- Trust administration
- Preparing estate tax returns
- Proofreading and drafting correspondence and legal documents
- General legal research
- Preparing Receipt and Release Agreements
- Communicating with clients regarding select matters
- Managing client files (primarily electronic)
- Monthly preparation of client invoices
- Assisting with client development (writing/editing articles, planning client events)
- General assistance to T&E partners and counsel
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Paralegal Studies Certificate a plus
- Strong writing and proofreading abilities
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Westlaw/other databases)
- Analytical/detail-oriented mindset
- Enthusiastic approach regardless of the task at hand (must be willing to undertake both legal and administrative tasks)
- Prepared to assume real responsibility for and ownership of both day-to-day projects and longer-term assignments
- Go-getter approach
- Strong interest in Trusts and Estates law
- Team-oriented mentality and generally pleasant person to be around
- Willingness to make a long term commitment
If you are a recent alum looking for a career path and would like to become a T&E paralegal, please upload a cover letter detailing why you think you may be a good fit along with your resume, transcript, and writing sample. If you must email your submission, put "Trusts and Estates Paralegal Position" in the subject line.