Estate Planning Paralegal

Career Legal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking an experienced Temporary/Project Paralegal with expertise in probate law to assist in clearing a backlog of files. This remote position requires a minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in New York and strong organizational skills. The role focuses on drafting legal documents and ensuring compliance with probate laws over a 6-9 month contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in probate and estate administration in New York.
• Strong understanding of New York probate laws and procedures.
• Ability to manage a high volume of probate files.

Responsibilities

• Review and process probate and estate administration files.
• Draft and review legal documents related to probate.
• Ensure compliance with New York State probate laws.

Skills

Probate law understanding

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Legal research tools

Document management software

Job description

Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Temporary/ Project Paralegal (6-9 Months) – Probate/Administration Files

Location: Staten Island (Predominantly Remote)

Duration: 6-9 Months

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their team on a temporary basis for a period of 6 to 9 months. The primary focus of this role is to assist in clearing a backlog of New York Probate and Administration files across various stages of completion. This position offers flexibility with predominantly remote work, but requires a candidate with prior hands‑on experience in probate and estate administration, as there will be limited time for training.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, organize, and process probate and estate administration files to clear existing backlog.
• Draft, prepare, and review legal documents related to probate and estate administration.
• Coordinate with clients, courts, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with New York State probate laws and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed case files throughout the process.
• Prioritize workload to meet deadlines efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience, specifically in probate and estate administration in New York.
• Strong understanding of New York probate laws, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience handling a high volume of probate/administration files is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and document management software.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to hit the ground running with minimal training.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable remote work environment.
• Availability for the full duration of the project, approximately 6-9 months.

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Law Practice