Litigation Paralegal

Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trust and Estate Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our trust and estate litigation attorneys, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of NYS Surrogate's Court procedures, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. If you are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with a passion for estate law, we invite you to apply and contribute to our commitment to providing high-quality legal services.

Please note this is an in-office position, not remote or hybrid.

$55,000 - $75,000 yearly

• Prepare and file petitions, motions, and related court forms.
• Coordinate communication with courts, clients, and other relevant parties.
• Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and case precedents.
• Analyze complex legal issues related to trust and estate administration and guardianship procedures, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Review legal documents, including wills, trusts, and other estate planning instruments.
• Prepare correspondence, affidavits, and other legal documents as needed.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and provide updates on the status of their matter.
• Address client inquiries and concerns with professionalism and empathy.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to streamline workflow and ensure efficient case management.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal; experience in trust and estates and guardianship is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex litigation cases.

Skills:

• Proficient in legal research, document drafting, and case management.
• Strong knowledge of probate laws and procedures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client service skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Technology:

• Proficient in legal case management software, preferably Clio and/or NetDocuments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Our firm provides trusted counsel for estate and trust planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, estate and trust administration and litigation, guardianship, special needs planning, business planning, and tax planning.

Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.