Harris Beach Murtha
Location
Open to all Harris Beach Murtha offices for hybrid remote opportunity: Albany, Syracuse, Ithaca, Rochester (Pittsford), Buffalo, Uniondale, White Plains, and New York City, NY
Role The Trusts & Estates Team at Harris Beach Murtha is in search of a Paralegal with a positive, flexible attitude to assist multiple attorneys. You will thrive in this role if you have:
3+ years of estate administration experience (required)
Experience preparing estate and trust accountings (required)
A high level of initiative, and ability to follow through on numerous ongoing projects in a busy environment
Exceptional oral and written communication, and organizational skills
Strong proofreading and analytical skills to ensure top quality of legal documents
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel, and able to 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 organize 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
Employee Success
Exhibit well-developed interpersonal skills (exude patience and empathy), particularly with clients
Complete a minimum 1400 billable hours annually
Believe in the firm’s core values: integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, and inclusion and engagement
Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
Are comfortable working a hybrid schedule (1 day remote)
Equality and Inclusion 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 Albany: $33.34 - $40.00/hour
Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester and Syracuse: $32.26 - $38.71/hour
New York City: $43.96 - $52.20/hour
Uniondale and White Plains: $38.47 - $43.96/hour
About Harris Beach Murtha A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856. The firm serves Fortune 100 corporations, privately held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, and individuals across a broad range of practice areas including trusts and estates. Harris Beach Murtha and its subsidiaries have a strong Northeast presence, but a global reach.
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Role The Trusts & Estates Team at Harris Beach Murtha is in search of a Paralegal with a positive, flexible attitude to assist multiple attorneys. You will thrive in this role if you have:
3+ years of estate administration experience (required)
Experience preparing estate and trust accountings (required)
A high level of initiative, and ability to follow through on numerous ongoing projects in a busy environment
Exceptional oral and written communication, and organizational skills
Strong proofreading and analytical skills to ensure top quality of legal documents
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel, and able to 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 organize 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
Employee Success
Exhibit well-developed interpersonal skills (exude patience and empathy), particularly with clients
Complete a minimum 1400 billable hours annually
Believe in the firm’s core values: integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, and inclusion and engagement
Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
Are comfortable working a hybrid schedule (1 day remote)
Equality and Inclusion 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 Albany: $33.34 - $40.00/hour
Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester and Syracuse: $32.26 - $38.71/hour
New York City: $43.96 - $52.20/hour
Uniondale and White Plains: $38.47 - $43.96/hour
About Harris Beach Murtha A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856. The firm serves Fortune 100 corporations, privately held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, and individuals across a broad range of practice areas including trusts and estates. Harris Beach Murtha and its subsidiaries have a strong Northeast presence, but a global reach.
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