Paralegal

Norton Rose Fulbright•New York, NY

27d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients. The New York office has an immediate need for a Trusts & Estates Paralegal. The paralegal will support the members of the firm’s New York Trusts & Estates group with a focus on estate administration and trust administration. The ideal candidate will have a high level of motivation, flexibility, initiative, and ability to follow through on numerous ongoing projects. The paralegal will be required to be in the office 2-3 days per week and may work remotely other days. Flexibility with respect to the days in the office is required. Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 5 + years of Trusts & Estates paralegal experience
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization including clients and client advisors
Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong judgment, initiative, and integrity
Dependable, highly motivated, and a team player
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Detail oriented, with above average spelling, language, and grammar skills
Flexibility to operate independently and in a team atmosphere with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Experience with One Source (FPS) estate tax preparation software, New York Hot Docs forms and Surrogate Court filings
Ability to work overtime on short notice when required

Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of estate administrations, including preparation and filing of probate and administration proceedings, collection and valuation of assets, and payment of bequests
Assist with preparation of Wills, Trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents
Prepare and file federal and state estate tax returns and related filings
Formation of LLCs and applying for and securing EINs.
Preparation of Receipt and Release Agreements for payment of bequests and for informal settlement of estate and trust accountings
Review and assist with preparation of fiduciary accountings for estates and trusts
Maintain departmental calendars for estate administration filing deadlines and planning matters

Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience.
The full time base annual salary range for this position in the New York City market is expected to range from $110,000 - $150,000.
This range represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in New York City.
Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data.
Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family.
Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible.
Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.
In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm.
The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren).
Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.