Paralegal – Probate & Estate Administration

Synectics Inc.; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k)

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, seeks a self-motivated Paralegal to support an elder law team focused on estate administration and planning. You will assist attorneys with probate- and administration-related tasks and communicate with clients throughout the process.

You will draft Surrogate's Court petitions, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxies, while maintaining strong client relations and precise document preparation in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HotDocs.
• Knowledge of Time Matters is a plus.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating in a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and clients in Estate Administration, Estate Planning, and Elder Law.
• Prepare Surrogate's Court petitions and related documents for probate or administration.
• Maintain significant client contact and assist attorneys in representing clients in estate administration, estate planning, and elder law matters.
• Prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxies.
• Prepare additional Surrogate's Court petitions and guardianship applications as needed.
• Provide excellent client service and maintain professional communication with clients and attorneys.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Organized

Teamwork

Independent work

Fast-paced

Tools

Microsoft Office

HotDocs

Time Matters

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• We are seeking a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Paralegal to join a growing elder law department. The position will support attorneys and clients in Estate Administration, Estate Planning, and Elder Law matters.
• Prepare Surrogate's Court petitions and related documents for the probate or administration of estates.
• Maintain significant client contact and assist attorneys in representing clients in estate administration, estate planning, and elder law matters.
• Prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxies.
• Prepare additional Surrogate's Court petitions and guardianship applications as needed.
• Provide excellent client service and maintain professional communication with clients and attorneys.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior computer skills, including Microsoft Office and HotDocs.
• Knowledge of Time Matters is a plus.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Bonus opportunity.
• 401(k).