Estate Administration Paralegal

Synectics Inc.; Uniondale (NY); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Estate Administration Paralegal to join its Uniondale, NY team.

The ideal candidate will handle estates and trusts from inception through completion, including probate, court filings, tax returns, and accountings, with direct client interaction. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, meticulous organization, and the ability to manage deadlines in a collegial, professional setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Estate Administration Paralegal.
• Hands-on experience administering estates and trusts from inception through completion.
• Proficiency in preparing and filing probate, administration, and accounting petitions.
• Experience preparing and filing estate and gift tax returns.
• Ability to prepare informal accountings, receipts, and release agreements.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize competing assignments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and client communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Administer estates and trusts from inception through completion.
• Prepare and file probate petitions, administration petitions, and accounting petitions.
• Prepare and file estate and gift tax returns.
• Draft informal accountings, receipts, and release agreements.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, courts, and financial institutions.
• Organize estate and trust documentation and maintain accurate case files.
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely completion of required documentation.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of estate and trust administration.

Connaissances

Estate administration

Trust administration

Client communication

Description du poste

An established, top-ranked regional law firm in New York with over 50 years of practice is seeking an experienced Estate Administration Paralegal to join its team in Uniondale, NY.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience handling estate and trust administration matters from inception through completion, including probate proceedings, court filings, tax returns, and estate accountings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial and professional legal environment while taking on meaningful responsibilities and maintaining direct client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer estates and trusts from inception through completion.
• Prepare and file probate petitions, administration petitions, and accounting petitions.
• Prepare and file estate and gift tax returns.
• Draft informal accountings, receipts, and release agreements.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, courts, and financial institutions.
• Organize estate and trust documentation and maintain accurate case files.
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely completion of required documentation.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of estate and trust administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Estate Administration Paralegal.
• Hands-on experience administering estates and trusts from inception through completion.
• Proficiency in preparing and filing probate, administration, and accounting petitions.
• Experience preparing and filing estate and gift tax returns.
• Ability to prepare informal accountings, receipts, and release agreements.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize competing assignments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and client communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $75,000-$90,000+, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a well-established, top-ranked New York regional law firm.
• Collegial and professional office environment.
• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility in estate and trust administration matters.

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.