Premier Long Island law firm, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., seeks a Paralegal to join our dynamic Trusts & Estates team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a minimum of three years’ experience in estate and trust administration and estate litigation to support a fast-paced and growing T&E practice.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in estate & trust administration
Experience with the preparation of probate and administration petitions, estate and trust accountings, estate tax returns, and general Surrogate’s Court pleadings
Working knowledge of applicable procedural law (EPTL, SCPA, CPLR) and local court rules, as well as a strong knowledge of New York’s e-filing system (NYSCEF)
Strong communication skills for client interaction and coordination with clients, tax professionals, attorneys, and family members
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and HotDocs
Experience with estate tax and accounting programs
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Responsibilities:
Estate & Trust Administration
Assist with preparation and filing of probate and administration proceedings in Surrogate’s Court
Prepare and file petitions (probate, administration), waivers, citations, and related court documents
Collect and organize asset/financial records information (bank accounts, real estate, investments)
Prepare asset charts, informal accountings, and estate tax returns
Communicate with executors, trustees, beneficiaries, accountants, and financial institutions
Assist with distributions and estate closings
Litigation
Support all types of Surrogate’s Court proceedings including Will contests, fiduciary disputes, and contested accountings
Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery demands
Coordinate service of citations and orders to show cause
Manage document review, exhibits, and trial preparation
Coordinate depositions, hearings, and calendars
General Administrative
Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys in the Trusts & Estates department
Proofread and organize legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence for accuracy and consistency
Transcribe, scan, and electronically distribute legal documents
Organize and maintain accurate and up-to-date physical and digital files
Assist with overflow work within the department as needed
Perform redlining, document formatting, and scanning
The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health care, dental and vision insurance, access to flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with employer match, and generous PTO.
Hiring Range: $75,000 – $100,000.
Actual compensation will be determined by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, professional experience, education/training, and skills.
Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.