Paralegal - Estates/Trusts
About The Position
This is a role for an Estates/Trust Paralegal, NOT someone with experience in REAL ESTATE - we are not looking for Real Estate experience. For the past 35 years Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C. Law has been committed to satisfying the needs of their clients. Because of rapid expansion of the organization the following opportunity is currently available: Paralegal - Probate and Estate Administration We are 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. Must have at least 3 years experience working in an Estate Department/Elder Law. 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. This is an opportunity to grow with and become part of a rapidly expanding law firm in a burgeoning field of practice. MUST have experience as a Paralegal for Estates/Elder Law - not Real Estate.
Requirements
- Must have at least 3 years experience working in an Estate Department/Elder Law.
- Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
- Superior computer skills including Microsoft office and hotdocs.
- 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
- MUST have experience as a Paralegal for Estates/Elder Law - not Real Estate.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Time Matters a plus
Responsibilities
- Preparation of Surrogate's Court petitions and related documents for the Probate or Administration of an Estate.
- Assist the attorneys in the department represent our clients in Estate Administration, Estate Planning and Elder Law matters.
- Preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, other Surrogate's Court petitions, and guardianship applications.
- Excellent client service
Benefits
- competitive salary based on experience
- bonus opportunity
- 401k
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
