Paralegal - Probate and Estate Administration

Protouch Staffing; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k) opportunity

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented legal assistant for our elder law department. Primary duties include preparing Surrogate's Court petitions and related documents for Probate or Administration of an Estate, and assisting attorneys in Estate Administration, Estate Planning and Elder Law matters.

Ideal candidates will have strong written and verbal communication, excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, HotDocs) and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HotDocs; Time Matters is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and analytical with problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Surrogate's Court petitions and related documents for Probate or Administration of an Estate.
• Assist attorneys in Estate Administration, Estate Planning and Elder Law matters; heavy client contact.
• Prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, guardianship petitions.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

HotDocs

Time Matters

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Problem-solving

Team player

Independent work

Tools

Time Matters

Microsoft Office

HotDocs

Job description

Job Duties

Excellent client service

Our client is looking for a self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented person to join our progressive, innovative, and growing elder law department of nine attorneys and a great team of paralegals. Primary responsibility will be the preparation of Surrogate's Court petitions and related documents for the Probate or Administration of an Estate. Heavy client contact will be required to assist the attorneys in the department represent our clients in Estate Administration, Estate Planning and Elder Law matters. Additional responsibilities may include the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, other Surrogate's Court petitions, and guardianship applications.

Job Duties

Excellent client service

• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
• Superior computer skills including Microsoft office and hotdocs. Knowledge of Time Matters a plus
• Must be detail-oriented and organized with good analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment
• This is an opportunity to grow with and become part of a rapidly expanding law firm in a burgeoning field of practice.

Benefits

• To the qualified individual we offer, a competitive salary based on experience (75k - 80k)
• bonus opportunity & 401kp