Our client, a boutique law practice located in Lower Manhattan is seeking a highly skilled and experienced FULLY REMOTE ESTATE LITIGATION 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. Seeking candidates with 8+ years of NY Surrogate’s Court experience. MUST HAVE NY ESTATE LITIGATION EXPERIENCE.
Role: Surrogate’s Paralegal
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 (DOE)
Location: Fully remote role but office is located in Lower Manhattan
Schedule: FULLY REMOTE!!
Hours: 10am – 6pm but some flexibility (40 hour work week)
Benefits: 20 days PTO + holidays + 401K + Bonus Opportunity!
• *Medical benefits are not offered through the firm at this time**
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;
• E-filing; and
• Strong computer/technology skills and the ability to learn new applications: Microsoft Office Suite, LEAP
Requirements:
• 8+ years of heavy Surrogate’s Court experience; heavy Estate Litigation experience.
• Must have experience dealing with NY courts.
• Ability to work 40-hours a week during standard business hours.
• Be extremely attentive to detail;
• Have strong written and oral communication skills;
• Be patient, compassionate, confident, and courteous;
• Have excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills;
• Be a self-starter;
• Be a team player;
• Have the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment; and
• Possess litigation support skills or the willingness to learn and move into a litigation support role.
