Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP, a respected law firm in New York, seeks an estate planning paralegal to support the Trusts & Estates Practice Group. The role focuses on drafting and preparing estate planning documents for a substantial client base, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxies.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of estate planning paralegal experience, a college degree or paralegal certificate, and excels in organization, writing, and MS

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as an estate planning paralegal.
• A college degree or a paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare estate planning documents for the firm’s clients.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies and living wills.
• Assist the Trusts & Estates Practice Group in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Excellent writing and grammar

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

College degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Firm is seeking a highly skilled, knowledgeable and motivated estate planning paralegal to join the Trusts & Estates Practice Group (New York office) in providing drafting and preparation of estate planning documents in connection with the firm’s substantial practice. Responsibilities include drafting of documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies/living wills

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum of three years of experience as an estate planning paralegal.
• A college degree or a paralegal certificate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Delivers excellent work product with close attention to detail.
• Exhibits superior writing and grammar skills to deliver high-quality drafting work with precision in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel), and other law office software used by the Trust & Estates Paralegals. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently.

Office:New York, NY

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics, such as race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religion, etc.