Senior Paralegal

Law firm; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law practice in Lower Manhattan is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal with extensive experience in New York Surrogate's Court procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate law and probate, contributing meaningfully to client support and legal processes. This position offers flexibility with a preference for candidates who can commute to the NYC office part-time.

Benefits

20 days PTO

Holidays

401K

Bonus Opportunity

Qualifications

• 8+ years of NY Surrogate's Court experience required.
• Strong background in estate law, probate, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Drafting applications for probate and administration.
• Obtaining jurisdiction and serving process.
• Calendaring court dates and deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Technology Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LEAP

Lawmatics

Lexis AI+

Automated Templates

Job description

Our client, a boutique law practice located in Lower Manhattan is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal with extensive experience in New York Surrogate's Court procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate law, probate, and administration, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and contribute meaningfully to supporting clients and legal processes. Preference is for candidates who can commute to the NYC office 1-2 days a week but are open to fully remote candidates for very experienced candidates. Seeking candidates with 8+ years of NY Surrogate's Court experience.

Role : Surrogate’s Paralegal

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000 (DOE)

Location : Lower Manhattan

Schedule : Preference is 2 days in office but open to fully remote candidates

Hours : 10am – 6pm but some flexibility (40 hour work week)

Benefits : 20 days PTO + holidays + 401K + Bonus Opportunity!

Responsibilities :

• Drafting applications for probate and administration (candidates should be able to prepare probate and administration applications independently and obtain decrees with guidance);
• Drafting petitions for judicial settlement of fiduciary accountings (candidates should be able to prepare petitions and accounts independently and obtain decrees with guidance);
• Obtaining jurisdiction : serving process and submitting proofs of service (candidates should be able to obtain jurisdiction independently);
• Ability to conduct intake of new clients and to communicate effectively with clients, the Court, clerks, and third parties;
• Calendaring court dates and deadlines;
• Efiling; and
• Strong computer / technology skills and the ability to learn new applications : Microsoft Office Suite, LEAP, Lawmatics, Lexis AI+ and Automated Templates.

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