Practice Manager - Trusts & Estates

Harris Beach Murtha•Albany, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Practice Manager for its Trusts & Estates Team. The role combines legal expertise with operational oversight, supporting attorneys and staff across multiple offices. The Practice Manager leads and mentors legal support professionals, serves as a liaison between attorneys and staff, supports onboarding and training, oversees workflow and caseloads, and helps ensure high-quality work product. The role also coordinates practice group activities, including meetings, training, professional development programs, and other initiatives. The firm seeks a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader who brings trusts and estates paralegal or fiduciary administration experience and a people-first approach. The successful candidate leads with empathy and professionalism, supports colleagues’ development, manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and reflects the firm’s values of integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, and inclusion and engagement. The position follows a hybrid work schedule and may involve occasional travel to other office locations. The listed salary range is $80,000–$100,000, varying based on relevant experience and geographic location. The firm offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending account options; life and disability insurance; a retirement plan with 401(k) and profit sharing; paid leave programs; employee assistance resources; commuter and parking benefits where applicable; and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility is subject to plan terms and firm policies.

Requirements

At least 3 years of trusts and estates paralegal or fiduciary administration experience.
Strong knowledge of estate planning, trust administration, probate, and related legal processes.
Experience supervising or managing legal support staff.
Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and relevant legal technology tools.
Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and desire to mentor others.
Empathy, patience, and professionalism.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Alignment with the firm’s values of integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, and inclusion and engagement.
Comfort with a hybrid schedule and occasional travel to other office locations.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of paralegals, practice coordinators, and administrative professionals across offices.
Serve as a liaison between attorneys and staff to support efficient operations.
Provide training and onboarding support to new hires, including attorneys and staff.
Oversee workflow, monitor caseloads, and ensure quality work product across the team.
Coordinate practice group activities and logistics, including team meetings, trainings, professional development programs, and other group initiatives.
Support attorneys and staff across multiple offices and help keep the practice group running smoothly.