Paralegal - Estate Administration

Overview Long established international law firm seeks highly skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dynamic Trust & Estate legal team. Must have experience with filing estate tax returns for high net worth individuals. This role requires a strong understanding of legal procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Responsibilities include all facets of trust and estate administration, including communicating with clients and their family members, accountants and financial advisors. Responsibility would also include, preparing and filing all Surrogate's Court pleadings; gathering assets in a decedent's estate; assist in valuing decedent's assets as of the date of death; preparation of the estate tax returns and Form 8971; assist in the distribution of the estate including the preparation of assignments, deeds. Responsibilities Provide support to attorneys in estate administration department with estate planning and trust administration, including asset preservation, wills and trusts, family limited partnerships and more. Work with high net worth individuals and their family members, accountants and financial advisors. Gather assets information in decedents' estates; assist in valuing decedents' assets at date of death. Prepare and file all Surrogate's court pleadings. Prepare and file estate tax returns and Form 8971. Assist in distribution of estate including preparation of agreements, deeds. Requirements 2 -3 years experience as an Estate Paralegal with experience filing estate tax returns for high net worth individuals. Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong administrative skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software applications. Bachelor's degree required. Paralegal certification highly preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please provide personal email address. Please provide minimum salary requirement.

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Hi Net Worth Estate Paralegal:

3 years (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Mineola, NY 11501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person