About the Role
Meyer & Spencer, PC is seeking an experienced Paralegal for its Pleasantville office. This role requires handling detailed legal work, understanding complex real estate and contract matters, communicating effectively with clients and professionals, and ensuring accuracy and follow-through.
Responsibilities
- Draft and revise real estate contracts and related transaction documents
- Review title search reports and assist with real estate closing preparation
- Prepare closing adjustments and coordinate transaction details
- Draft estate planning documents and related client materials
- Draft and file probate court documents through NYSCEF
- Communicate with clients, realtors, municipalities, title insurance companies, attorneys, and other professionals by phone and email
- Maintain organized files, deadlines, and matter-related documentation
- Support estate planning, probate, elder law, guardianship, and real estate matters as needed
- Work independently within established procedures while collaborating with attorneys and team members
Requirements
- 5+ years of paralegal experience
- Real estate experience, preferably including contracts, title review, closing preparation, and client-facing transaction support
- Experience in trusts and estates, elder law, estate planning, probate, or guardianship is strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience with Clio is helpful
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work, and follow through without constant direction
- Professional, client-service-oriented approach
Skills
- Real estate contracts
- Title review
- Closing preparation
- Estate planning documents
- Probate court documents
- NYSCEF filing
- Client communication
- File organization
- Deadline management
- Work prioritization
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Clio
Location
- Pleasantville
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of paralegal experience
Education Level
- Associate degree
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 to $85,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance reimbursement ($400-$500/month)
- 401(k) with 3% match (if contributing 4%) or 4% match (if contributing 5%)
- 3 weeks of paid time off
- 11-13 paid holidays
- Bonus potential
- Growth potential within the firm
- Team-oriented work environment
- Convenient Pleasantville location with free parking
About the Company
- Meyer & Spencer, PC is a boutique New York law firm established in 1993.
- The firm specializes in estate planning, trusts, probate and estate administration, elder law, Medicaid planning, guardianship, real estate transactions, and related business matters.
- Known for personal client attention and a supportive team environment.
- Values professional excellence and work/life balance.
