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Harris Beach Murtha was formed in 2025 by the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. The firm builds on more than 250 years of combined history, with roots tracing back to 1856 in New York and ties to New England since 1936. Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina were separately ranked among the country’s top law firms by The National Law Journal. The firm’s practice areas include trusts and estates, tax, corporate, litigation, energy, environmental, health care and many more.
Location:
Open to all Harris Beach Murtha offices for a hybrid remote opportunity. Eligible office locations include Albany, Syracuse, Ithaca, Rochester (Pittsford), Buffalo, Uniondale, White Plains, and New York City, NY.
Role The Trusts & Estates Team is seeking a Paralegal with a positive, flexible attitude to support multiple attorneys. You will thrive if you:
Have 3+ years of estate administration experience (required)
Have experience preparing estate and trust accountings (required)
Are highly initiative-driven and can manage numerous ongoing projects in a busy environment
Possess exceptional oral and written communication and strong organisational skills
Have strong proofreading and analytical skills to ensure top quality legal documents
Are proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and can efficiently use technology resources
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
Assemble and organise financial records for estate tax returns and audits
Prepare, edit, and review estate tax returns
Prepare fiduciary income tax returns and settlement papers for both informal and formal settlement of estates and trusts
Harris Beach Murtha Recognizes Everyone Has a Right To Be Included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:
Exhibit well-developed interpersonal skills (patience, empathy) with clients
Complete a minimum of 1400 billable hours annually
Believe in the firm’s core values: integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, inclusion and engagement
Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
Are comfortable working a hybrid schedule (1 day remote)
Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied backgrounds and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary information below will vary depending on relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Paralegal varies by location.
Albany: $33.34 – $40.00/hour; 37.5 hours per week
Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, and Syracuse: $32.26 – $38.71/hour; 38.75 hours per week
New York City, Uniondale and White Plains: $43.96 – $52.20/hour; 35 hours per week
Uniondale and White Plains: $38.47 – $43.96/hour; 38.75 hours per week
About Harris Beach Murtha Harris Beach Murtha was formed in 2025 by the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. The firm draws on more than 250 years of combined history, with roots in New York since 1856 and ties to New England since 1936. The firm offers a full spectrum of legal services across litigation, corporate, tax, government, and trusts & estates. It has a strong Northeast presence as well as a global reach, serving clients including Fortune 100 corporations, private companies, public sector entities, and individuals.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
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Paralegal - Trusts and Estates
role at
Harris Beach Murtha .
Harris Beach Murtha was formed in 2025 by the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. The firm builds on more than 250 years of combined history, with roots tracing back to 1856 in New York and ties to New England since 1936. Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina were separately ranked among the country’s top law firms by The National Law Journal. The firm’s practice areas include trusts and estates, tax, corporate, litigation, energy, environmental, health care and many more.
Location:
Open to all Harris Beach Murtha offices for a hybrid remote opportunity. Eligible office locations include Albany, Syracuse, Ithaca, Rochester (Pittsford), Buffalo, Uniondale, White Plains, and New York City, NY.
Role The Trusts & Estates Team is seeking a Paralegal with a positive, flexible attitude to support multiple attorneys. You will thrive if you:
Have 3+ years of estate administration experience (required)
Have experience preparing estate and trust accountings (required)
Are highly initiative-driven and can manage numerous ongoing projects in a busy environment
Possess exceptional oral and written communication and strong organisational skills
Have strong proofreading and analytical skills to ensure top quality legal documents
Are proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and can efficiently use technology resources
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
Assemble and organise financial records for estate tax returns and audits
Prepare, edit, and review estate tax returns
Prepare fiduciary income tax returns and settlement papers for both informal and formal settlement of estates and trusts
Harris Beach Murtha Recognizes Everyone Has a Right To Be Included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:
Exhibit well-developed interpersonal skills (patience, empathy) with clients
Complete a minimum of 1400 billable hours annually
Believe in the firm’s core values: integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, inclusion and engagement
Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
Are comfortable working a hybrid schedule (1 day remote)
Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied backgrounds and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary information below will vary depending on relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Paralegal varies by location.
Albany: $33.34 – $40.00/hour; 37.5 hours per week
Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, and Syracuse: $32.26 – $38.71/hour; 38.75 hours per week
New York City, Uniondale and White Plains: $43.96 – $52.20/hour; 35 hours per week
Uniondale and White Plains: $38.47 – $43.96/hour; 38.75 hours per week
About Harris Beach Murtha Harris Beach Murtha was formed in 2025 by the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. The firm draws on more than 250 years of combined history, with roots in New York since 1856 and ties to New England since 1936. The firm offers a full spectrum of legal services across litigation, corporate, tax, government, and trusts & estates. It has a strong Northeast presence as well as a global reach, serving clients including Fortune 100 corporations, private companies, public sector entities, and individuals.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harris Beach Murtha by 2x.
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