Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a specialized legal practice where your work directly helps individuals and families protect assets and plan for the future.
- Take ownership of substantive paralegal work across estate planning, elder law, probate, Medicaid matters, and trust administration.
- Become a key member of a close-knit team where your experience and judgment are genuinely valued.
- Work directly with attorneys and clients in a collaborative environment with clear responsibilities and meaningful client interaction.
- Build deeper expertise in a highly specialized and consistently in-demand area of law.
Location: Garden City, NY. This is a full-time, 100% on-site opportunity ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with attorneys, clients, and colleagues in a professional office environment.
Note: Applicants must have 2+ years of directly relevant estate planning or elder law paralegal experience and be able to work full-time on-site in Garden City.
About Us
We are a specialized law practice focused on helping individuals and families protect their assets, plan for the future, navigate elder law and Medicaid matters, and efficiently administer estates and trusts. Our team values thoughtful client service, attention to detail, and dependable execution. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Support attorneys with estate planning matters from initial preparation through document execution and follow-up.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare documents, and related estate planning materials.
- Assist with probate, estate administration, and trust administration matters.
- Support Medicaid and elder law matters by gathering documentation, coordinating information, and maintaining organized case files.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, financial institutions, and other parties throughout active matters.
- Track deadlines, documents, correspondence, and outstanding items to keep matters moving efficiently.
- Work closely with attorneys to anticipate needs and independently handle appropriate paralegal responsibilities.
- Provide responsive, detail-oriented support to clients navigating important family and financial matters.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of estate planning or elder law paralegal experience.
- Experience with probate, estate administration, trust administration, or Medicaid matters is strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Garden City, NY.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to do meaningful, substantive work rather than simply administrative support. You will join a close-knit environment where experienced team members can take ownership, build specialized expertise, and make a visible impact on both clients and the practice.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance