Estates & Trusts Paralegal (Buffalo, NY)

Hodgson Russ LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long term disability

Flexible spending

401(k)

Paid time off

Pension plan

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Estates & Trusts Paralegal to support our attorneys and clients in Surrogate’s Court matters, with focus on estate and trust administration. The ideal candidate has an associate’s degree in paralegal studies or a bachelor’s degree in business or related field, and at least two years in a paralegal role.

We offer a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies or bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Minimum two years in a paralegal role.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys on Surrogate’s Court matters.
• Assist with all aspects of estate and trust administration.
• Meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.

Skills

Paralegal knowledge

Attention to detail

Deadlines

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Join our dynamic team and take on a key role in supporting our attorneys and clients while helping drive the overall success of our practice. Hodgson Russ LLP, a regional law firm with 230+ attorneys in 10 offices, is seeking a Estates & Trusts Paralegal to join our busy Estates & Trusts team resident in our Buffalo office. In this role, you will provide critical support to our attorneys and help deliver efficient, cost‑effective representation to our clients. Your work will focus primarily on Surrogate’s Court matters, including all aspects of estate and trust administration. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to meet deadlines and focus on details. An associate’s degree in paralegal studies or bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts, or some other closely related field, with a minimum of two years in a paralegal role is required.

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo is $58,110 to $71,300. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html.