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Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

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Job Description

Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Location :  New York, NY (3 days in-office)

Classification :  Non-Exempt

Work Schedule :  Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

We are seeking a highly experienced and agile  Trusts & Estates Paralegal  to join our team in New York. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has deep experience in all phases of estate and trust administration, and can seamlessly support multiple attorneys with varying needs and personalities.

What You’ll Do :

  • Handle  probate  and  estate administration  from start to finish, including preparing and filing petitions
  • Prepare  IRS Form 706  and  NY Form ET-706 , and coordinate supporting documentation
  • Draft legal documents such as  Receipts and Releases ,  LLC formation documents , and  deeds
  • Obtain  EINs , open  estate and trust bank accounts , and prepare required documentation for brokerage transfers and vehicle title changes
  • Communicate with clients regarding estate matters, including difficult conversations around tax obligations
  • Order and compile  date-of-death valuations  for various estate assets
  • Manage and prioritize constant requests from multiple attorneys
  • Support ongoing tasks with professionalism, discretion, and a client-service mindset

What You’ll Bring :

  • Minimum 5+ years  of experience as a Trusts & Estates Paralegal in a law firm setting
  • Strong working knowledge of probate procedures and Surrogate’s Court filings
  • Proficiency in preparing federal and state estate tax returns (Form 706, ET-706)
  • Experience drafting basic estate and trust documents, forming entities (LLCs), and preparing deeds
  • Confidence to handle sensitive family and tax conversations with empathy and clarity
  • Ability to juggle competing priorities from multiple attorneys while maintaining high-quality work
  • Exceptional communication, organization, and multitasking skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
  • Bachelor's degree and / or Paralegal Certificate preferred
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