Throughout New York City, clients turn to the experienced lawyers of the Grimaldi Yeung Law Group. We are a full-service Elder Law firm located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, helping clients maximize their options in planning for the pre-and post-retirement years. Our peer-recognized attorneys provide the legal insight clients can depend on when considering their options for the future.

We are seeking a self-motivated, quick learning Legal Assistant in the Estate Administration Department. This position includes working on case files, drafting correspondence and legal documents as well as travel to Surrogates Courts in all five boroughs. The Legal Assistant must be organized and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced office.

• Ensuring cases are being handled in a timely manner, meeting deadlines.
• Communicating with clients, courts, and other relevant parties.
• Tracking case progress and communicating status to attorneys as needed.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents, including but not limited to probate and administration petitions, and related court documents, deeds, accounting.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines, including client confidentiality.

• 1 year of experience in Estate and Trust Administration Required; Elder Law and Estate Planning
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in Surrogates Court probate and administration e-filings, estate and trust settlements, and knowledge of estate tax returns.
• Knowledge of Surrogates court forms, Excel and Word is required.
• Type 50wpm.
• Estate/guardianship motion practice.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Must be able to work independently along with firm support staff.
• Knowledge of estate law and legal terminology.
• Notary (preferred but not required)

*Travel required to file proceedings in various counties Surrogate Courts.

***This is NOT A REMOTE POSTION***

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BROOKLYN, New York 11232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary range: $22 TO $25/HR DURING 3 MONTH PROBATION, THEN CONVERT TO SALARY EMPLOYEE

• Medical and dental benefits
• Vacation and personal leave
• Employee retirement plan
• Maternity leave benefits

Effective 09/17/2023 NYC passed a Pay Transparency Law which requires NYC based hiring to include a compensation range on each job posting. This compensation range is presented in good faith for candidates that are hired in these roles will be presented a salary within the range stated on the job posting.

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