Job Description

Our client, a boutique law practice located in Lower Manhattan is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal with extensive experience in New York Surrogate's Court procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate law, probate, and administration, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and contribute meaningfully to supporting clients and legal processes. Preference is for candidates who can commute to the NYC office 1-2 days a week but are open to fully remote candidates for very experienced candidates. Seeking candidates with 8+ years of NY Surrogate's Court experience.

Role: Surrogate’s Paralegal

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (DOE)

Location: Lower Manhattan

Schedule: Preference is 2 days in office but open to fully remote candidates

Hours: 10am – 6pm but some flexibility (40 hour work week)

Benefits: 20 days PTO + holidays + 401K + Bonus Opportunity!

Responsibilities:

• Drafting applications for probate and administration (candidates should be able to prepare probate and administration applications independently and obtain decrees with guidance);
• Drafting petitions for judicial settlement of fiduciary accountings (candidates should be able to prepare petitions and accounts independently and obtain decrees with guidance);
• Obtaining jurisdiction: serving process and submitting proofs of service (candidates should be able to obtain jurisdiction independently);
• Ability to conduct intake of new clients and to communicate effectively with clients, the Court, clerks, and third parties;
• Calendaring court dates and deadlines;
• Efiling; and
• Strong computer/technology skills and the ability to learn new applications: Microsoft Office Suite, LEAP, Lawmatics, Lexis AI+ and Automated Templates.

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