Paralegal

Walrath Recruiting, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Estate & Trust Administration Paralegal to oversee the preparation of legal documents and support attorneys. Key responsibilities include managing case schedules and coordinating meetings. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in trust and estate administration, excellent knowledge of New York Surrogate’s Court procedures, and strong communication skills. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay ranging from $65,000 to $85,000 annually, along with benefits such as paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in trust and estate administration.
• Excellent knowledge of New York Surrogate’s Court procedures.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of legal documents.
• Oversee internal and external requests for information.
• Oversee coordination of meetings, closings, and court appearances.
• Maintenance of calendars and tracking of deadlines.
• Provide general support to attorneys.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Ability to multitask

Job description

Estate & Trust Administration Paralegal

Job #: 5616 | Location: Latham, NY | Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr (pay determined by skills and experience)

Recruiter: Walrath Recruiting, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of legal documents.
• Oversee internal and external requests for information.
• Oversee the coordination of meetings, closings, and court appearances.
• Maintenance of calendars, tracking of deadlines, and management of case schedules.
• Provide general support to attorneys.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in trust and estate administration.
• Excellent knowledge of New York Surrogate’s Court procedures.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) plan.