Junior Paralegal - Trusts and Estates

Location: Rochester, NY (Hybrid opportunity)    Are you a motivated self-starter? Do you have paralegal experience? Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative, growing law firm?   The Trusts & Estates Team at Harris Beach Murtha seeks a Junior Paralegal with a positive, flexible attitude who also has: 1+ years of some exposure to estate administration (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 Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel, and are able to efficiently use technology resources   This Junior Paralegal will eventually be able to independently: 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   A successful applicant will:   Exhibit well-developed interpersonal skills, particularly patience and empathy Complete a minimum 500 billable hours annually Believe in the firm’s core values: integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, and inclusion and engagement Be 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.   Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.com to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.    Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Junior Paralegal in Rochester is 38.75 hours per week.