Trust and Estate Paralegal

  • Location
    New York
  • Contract Type
    Temporary
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2026-11-09
  • Industry
    Law firm
  • Salary
    USD28 - USD35 per hour + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
  • Expiry Date
    2026-12-12

A boutique NYC law practice is seeking a part-time Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support probate, estate administration, and estate planning matters.

This is a hybrid contract position requiring approximately one day per week onsite in New York City, with hours varying based on workload.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare probate and estate administration documents
  • Handle filings with New York Surrogate’s Courts
  • Assist with Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and other estate planning documents
  • Communicate with clients and court personnel
  • Track case deadlines and outstanding items
  • Maintain accurate time and matter records
  • Support attorneys with additional trusts and estates matters as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • 1+ year of New York trusts and estates or estate administration experience
  • Experience with Surrogate’s Court filings and procedures
  • Strong document-drafting and proofreading skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF
  • Clio experience preferred
  • Comfortable working in a paperless, technology-driven environment
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

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