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About the Role
This position will focus on preparing and filing NY and NJ Estate documents within surrogate's courts, encompassing petitions/applications for appointment, accounts, adequacy orders, death compromises, and other related tasks. Additionally, this role will coordinate with clients and outside Estate counsel in other jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and filing NY and NJ Estate documents in surrogate’s courts.
- Draft petitions/applications for appointment, letters of administration, adequacy orders, wrongful death compromises, family settlement agreements and contracts between heirs and beneficiaries.
- Obtain documents and heirship information from clients and public records searches.
- Assist in managing Estates work across various cases, including Asbestos Personal Injury, Mass Torts, and other personal injury matters.
- Coordinate communication between clients and external estate attorneys.
- Conduct research on estate laws, regulations, and case precedents.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Location
- Midtown Manhattan
Work Type
- Full-time
- In person
Experience Level
- 1+ years’ experience as an Estate Paralegal (Preferred)
- 1+ year of practical experience working within Wills, Trusts, and Estate Law (Preferred)
- Experience in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury litigation (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $20 - $24 an hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Commuter Transit Program
- Retirement Plan
About the Company
- Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, is a trial law firm dedicated to helping injured people get the justice they deserve.
- We have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, California, and Texas.
- We only represent people—not corporations.
- Our nationwide practice affords us the opportunity to make a difference on a broad scale, and we are looking for colleagues who share our passion.