Harris Beach Murtha
Location:
Open to all office locations for a hybrid opportunity: Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Uniondale, and White Plains, NY; Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT; Boston, MA
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)
Experience preparing estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns (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
Additional firm values
Exhibit well-developed interpersonal skills, particularly with clients
Complete a minimum 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)
Salary information
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
Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856 and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936.
Harris Beach Murtha complies with all equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Open to all office locations for a hybrid opportunity: Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Uniondale, and White Plains, NY; Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT; Boston, MA
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)
Experience preparing estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns (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
Additional firm values
Exhibit well-developed interpersonal skills, particularly with clients
Complete a minimum 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)
Salary information
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
Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856 and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936.
Harris Beach Murtha complies with all equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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