Paralegal

redShift; Village of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their Trusts & Estates Team in Albany, NY. The role involves estate administration, document preparation, and client interaction. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in MS Office. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estate administration experience required.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and review probate and administration-related documents.
• Prepare estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Opportunity: Paralegal - Trusts & Estates Team

Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Trusts & Estates Team. Located in Albany, NY, this role requires estate administration experience and strong organizational skills. If you're ready to contribute to a successful law firm, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities of the Paralegal include:

1. Interact with a wide variety of clients in person, on the phone, via email, and video conferencing
2. Draft, edit, and review probate and administration-related documents for taxable and non-taxable estates
3. Assist clients with retitling assets
4. Assemble and organize financial records for estate tax returns and audits
5. Prepare, edit, and review estate tax returns
6. Prepare fiduciary income tax returns and settlement papers for both informal and formal estate and trust settlements

Qualifications for the Paralegal role include:

• 3+ years of estate administration experience (required)
• High level of initiative with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects in a busy environment
• Exceptional oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Strong proofreading and analytical skills to ensure top-quality legal documents
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and ability to efficiently utilize technology resources
• Strong interpersonal skills

Pay for this position is commensurate with experience and education, roughly ranging from $69,000 to $83,000, DOE.

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redShift Recruiting is the region's premier recruiting agency with over 100 years of combined experience. We specialize in permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire positions. Our superior service, combined with our highly qualified and carefully selected pool of candidates, sets us apart.