Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP is an international law firm headquartered in NYC and 18 offices worldwide. We are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join our Trusts & Estates practice group in New York.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
- The paralegal will be part of the Private Client practice group supporting Trusts & Estates partners, associates and a fiduciary accountant.
- Drafting and preparation of probate documents.
- Review and organizing financial information.
- Maintain matter dockets.
- Maintenance of will and trust record files.
- Preparation of receipt and release agreements.
- Assisting the fiduciary accounting department with the preparation of tax and accounting information.
- Preparation and tracking of monthly client bills.
- Assistance with other administrative matters, including filing and mailings.
- Hybrid work schedule.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Prior work experience/law firm experience, and prior private client/trusts and estates experience is preferred.
- Finance, math, accounting or similar degree is preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication and project management skills are essential.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience using HotDocs, CCH Axcess and/or FAS Court Accounting System, a plus.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
Salary Range: $50k-$60k