Estate & Trusts Paralegal: Probate, Tax & Drafting

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision care

401(k)

Health club discounts

Job summary

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York seeks a Trusts & Estates Paralegal to assist attorneys in the administration of estates and trusts within the Trusts & Estates group. You will handle petition preparation, tax form exhibits, and draft a wide range of practice documents under attorney supervision.

You will interact with partners, associates, and clients, conduct research, and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with high academic standing.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience supporting Trust & Estates attorneys highly desired.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure and coordinate several activities at once.
• The initiative to problem-solve.
• The capacity to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong research skills.
• Proficiency using computer software and the internet.
• The willingness and ability to make a two year commitment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares petitions and related papers to probate clients’ wills.
• Compiles exhibits to Form 706 and Form 709.
• Creates first drafts of T&E practice documents including cover letters, powers of attorney, health care proxies, living wills, notices, and more.
• Creates execution versions of documents for signature with careful proofreading.
• Assists with administration of trusts by tracking trust information and status.
• Supports the Firm in delivering high-caliber legal services.
• Conducts research and compiles corporate information and precedent binders.
• Interacts frequently with partners, associates, and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Research skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York seeks a Trusts & Estates Paralegal to assist attorneys in the administration of estates and trusts within the Trusts & Estates group. You will handle petition preparation, tax form exhibits, and draft a wide range of practice documents under attorney supervision.

You will interact with partners, associates, and clients, conduct research, and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.