Legal Staff Paralegal in Boston, MA

Law Firm

Boston, MA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Boston, MA

Legal Staff

2-5 yrs required

No

Salary Information:

The average salary for a Trusts and Estates Administrative Paralegal in New York, NY is $68,000 per year. In Boston, MA, the average salary is $66,000 per year. Salaries may vary depending on experience, education, and firm size.

Job Title:

Trusts and Estates Administrative Paralegal

Experience Information:

- Minimum of 2-3 years experience in trusts and estates administration
- Familiarity with probate and accounting documents
- Experience with tax preparation and accounting software
- Knowledge of basic business relationships and client confidentiality principles

H1: Trusts and Estates Administrative Paralegal – Join a Top Law Firm in NY or MA!
H2: Manage Complex Estate Administration and Fiduciary Accounting with Day Pitney

Position Summary:

- Responsible for managing and producing complex trusts and estates work
- Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys
- Strong skills in math, organization, and technology required

Why Work at Day Pitney:

- Collaborative team environment with significant client contact
- Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
- Compassionate and supportive atmosphere for clients experiencing loss or stress
- Fast-paced work environment with room for growth and advancement

Responsibilities:

- Identify, gather, and value assets
- Prepare probate and accounting documents
- Create accountings for estates and trusts
- Prepare death tax returns and review wills and trust agreements
- Conduct basic legal research using various resources

Education and Experience:

- Undergraduate degree and paralegal certification required
- Familiarity with court and regulatory procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF software, and document management software
- Experience with tax preparation and accounting software
- Willingness to learn and use new technology

Salary Information:

- Average salary of $68,000 in New York, NY and $66,000 in Boston, MA
- Salaries may vary based on experience, education, and firm size

Join Day Pitney as a Trusts and Estates Administrative Paralegal and become a valued member of our top law firm in New York or Boston. In this role, you will manage complex estate administration and fiduciary accounting, working independently and collaboratively with our team of attorneys. With a focus on exceptional service, we are looking for a candidate who is organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in technology.

At Day Pitney, we value collaboration and offer opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. Our team works closely with clients and we are looking for a paralegal who can interact with compassion and sensitivity, particularly when working with individuals who have suffered a loss or are experiencing a great deal of stress. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and technological skills, along with the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

As a Trusts and Estates Administrative Paralegal, your responsibilities will include identifying, gathering, and valuing assets, preparing probate and accounting documents, and creating accountings for both estates and trusts. You will also have the opportunity to review and interpret wills and trust agreements, conduct basic legal research, and work with tax preparation and accounting software. While attorneys typically handle legal research, we are looking for a candidate who is able to use reference materials and perform basic research as needed.

To be successful in this role, you should have an undergraduate degree and paralegal certification (or equivalent), along with familiarity with court and regulatory procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF software, and document management software is also required, as well as experience with tax preparation and accounting software. We are also looking for a candidate who is willing to learn and use new technology and attend training to improve their skills. A good understanding of basic business relationships and client confidentiality principles is also important.

In New York, NY and Boston, MA, the average salary for a Trusts and Estates Administrative Paralegal is $68,000 and $66,000 per year, respectively. However, salaries may vary depending on experience, education, and the size of the law firm. Join us at Day Pitney and become part of our team as we provide exceptional service to our clients in the areas of estate administration, trust administration, and fiduciary accounting. Apply now and take the next step in your paralegal career!

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