Prestigious midtown Manhattan law firm with international clientele seeks an entry-level paralegal to assist in our Trusts and Estates practice group. This position provides training by senior members of the department and requires a commitment to becoming a senior level Trusts and Estates paralegal. This position is ideal for a recent alum who has previous Trusts and Estates experience and is looking for a career as a Trusts and Estates paralegal; however, no previous training is required.

You will be expected to assist with a wide range of estate planning, estate administration, and general administrative matters. Duties for this position run the gamut from low-level to high-level, and it is crucial that all tasks are approached with equal diligence.

This position encompasses:

• Drafting probate petitions
• Estate administration
• Trust administration
• Preparing estate tax returns
• Proofreading and drafting correspondence and legal documents
• General legal research
• Preparing Receipt and Release Agreements
• Communicating with clients regarding select matters
• Managing client files (primarily electronic)
• Monthly preparation of client invoices
• Assisting with client development (writing/editing articles, planning client events)
• General assistance to T&E partners and counsel

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Paralegal Studies Certificate a plus
• Strong writing and proofreading abilities
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Westlaw/other databases)
• Analytical/detail-oriented mindset
• Enthusiastic approach regardless of the task at hand (must be willing to undertake both legal and administrative tasks)
• Prepared to assume real responsibility for and ownership of both day-to-day projects and longer-term assignments
• Go-getter approach
• Strong interest in Trusts and Estates law
• Team-oriented mentality and generally pleasant person to be around
• Willingness to make a long term commitment

If you are a recent alum looking for a career path and would like to become a T&E paralegal, please upload a cover letter detailing why you think you may be a good fit along with your resume, transcript, and writing sample. If you must email your submission, put “Trusts and Estates Paralegal Position” in the subject line.