Harris Beach Murtha
Paralegal – Trusts and Estates
Harris Beach Murtha, formed in 2025 by the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP, brings over 250 years of combined experience. With roots tracing back to 1856 in New York and ties to New England since 1936, the firm ranks among the nation’s top law firms. We serve Fortune 100 corporations, privately held companies, emerging businesses, public entities, tax‑exempt organizations, and individuals across a broad spectrum of practice areas, including trusts and estates.
Location:
Hybrid remote opportunity open to all Harris Beach Murtha offices: Albany, Syracuse, Ithaca, Rochester (Pittsford), Buffalo, Uniondale, White Plains, and New York City, NY.
We’re Looking for a Motivated Self‑Starter To thrive in this role, you should be a proactive, flexible, and highly organized paralegal with a passion for trusts and estates. You’ll assist multiple attorneys in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
Interact with a wide variety of clients in person, on the phone, via email and video conferencing
Draft, edit, and review probate and administration related documents
Assist clients with retitling assets and assembling financial records for estate tax returns and audits
Prepare, edit, and review estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns, including settlement papers for both informal and formal settlements of estates and trusts
Qualifications
3+ years of estate administration experience (required)
Experience preparing estate and trust accountings (required)
High level of initiative and the ability to follow through on numerous ongoing projects
Exceptional oral and written communication and organizational skills
Strong proofreading and analytical skills to ensure top quality of legal documents
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and efficient use of technology resources
Career & Performance Expectations
Exhibit well‑developed interpersonal skills, including patience and empathy, particularly with clients
Complete a minimum of 1,400 billable hours annually
Belief in the firm’s core values: integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, inclusion, and engagement
Enjoy working with diverse personalities across various levels of the firm
Comfortable working a hybrid schedule (1 day remote) and a range of weekly hours depending on location
Salary and Hours
Albany: $33.34 – $40.00 per hour (37.5 hrs/week)
Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse: $32.26 – $38.71 per hour (38.75 hrs/week)
New York City: $43.96 – $52.20 per hour (35 hrs/week)
Uniondale, White Plains: $38.47 – $43.96 per hour (35 hrs/week)
Legal and EEO Statements Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The firm’s policy prohibiting unlawful discrimination applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, assignment of duties, training, promotion, compensation & benefits and termination. It is the policy of Harris Beach Murtha to ensure a positive, respectful, and productive work environment, free from behavior, actions, or language constituting unlawful harassment. Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, creed, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status is strictly prohibited. Harris Beach Murtha complies with the provisions of the Human Rights Law, all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional non‑discrimination provisions, including non‑discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
Seniority, Employment Type & Job Function
Seniority: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Law Practice
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Location:
Hybrid remote opportunity open to all Harris Beach Murtha offices: Albany, Syracuse, Ithaca, Rochester (Pittsford), Buffalo, Uniondale, White Plains, and New York City, NY.
We’re Looking for a Motivated Self‑Starter To thrive in this role, you should be a proactive, flexible, and highly organized paralegal with a passion for trusts and estates. You’ll assist multiple attorneys in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
Interact with a wide variety of clients in person, on the phone, via email and video conferencing
Draft, edit, and review probate and administration related documents
Assist clients with retitling assets and assembling financial records for estate tax returns and audits
Prepare, edit, and review estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns, including settlement papers for both informal and formal settlements of estates and trusts
Qualifications
3+ years of estate administration experience (required)
Experience preparing estate and trust accountings (required)
High level of initiative and the ability to follow through on numerous ongoing projects
Exceptional oral and written communication and organizational skills
Strong proofreading and analytical skills to ensure top quality of legal documents
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and efficient use of technology resources
Career & Performance Expectations
Exhibit well‑developed interpersonal skills, including patience and empathy, particularly with clients
Complete a minimum of 1,400 billable hours annually
Belief in the firm’s core values: integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, inclusion, and engagement
Enjoy working with diverse personalities across various levels of the firm
Comfortable working a hybrid schedule (1 day remote) and a range of weekly hours depending on location
Salary and Hours
Albany: $33.34 – $40.00 per hour (37.5 hrs/week)
Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse: $32.26 – $38.71 per hour (38.75 hrs/week)
New York City: $43.96 – $52.20 per hour (35 hrs/week)
Uniondale, White Plains: $38.47 – $43.96 per hour (35 hrs/week)
Legal and EEO Statements Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The firm’s policy prohibiting unlawful discrimination applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, assignment of duties, training, promotion, compensation & benefits and termination. It is the policy of Harris Beach Murtha to ensure a positive, respectful, and productive work environment, free from behavior, actions, or language constituting unlawful harassment. Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, creed, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status is strictly prohibited. Harris Beach Murtha complies with the provisions of the Human Rights Law, all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional non‑discrimination provisions, including non‑discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
Seniority, Employment Type & Job Function
Seniority: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Law Practice
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