Paralegal

Stelton Consulting; Town of Pittsford (NY); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stelton Consulting in New York seeks an Estate Administration Paralegal to support busy attorneys in estate and trust matters. You will prepare probate filings, communicate with clients and financial institutions, and maintain organized case files.

Ideal candidates have experience in probate or trusts, strong writing and organizational skills, proficiency with MS Office and legal practice management software, and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in estate administration, probate, trusts and estates preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys with estate and trust administration matters.
• Prepare and file probate and estate administration documents with Surrogate’s Court.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other professionals.
• Gather, organize, and assist with valuing estate assets.
• Prepare estate accountings, inventories, and related documentation.
• Track deadlines and maintain accurate, organized client files.
• Provide ongoing paralegal support to attorneys and team members.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Legal software

Outils

Legal practice management software

Description du poste

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Estate Administration Paralegal to join our busy and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys estate and trust administration and wants to grow in a collaborative, supportive law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with estate and trust administration matters.
• Prepare and file probate and estate administration documents with Surrogate’s Court.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and other professionals.
• Gather, organize, and assist with valuing estate assets.
• Prepare estate accountings, inventories, and related documentation.
• Track deadlines and maintain accurate, organized client files.
• Provide ongoing paralegal support to attorneys and team members.

Qualifications

• Previous estate administration, probate, trusts and estates, or related legal experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.