Estates Litigation Paralegal

Offit Kurman

Estates Litigation Paralegal

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Offit Kurman is seeking a skilled and experienced Estate Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate and trust litigation and will play a key role in supporting attorneys and clients throughout the litigation process.

    Responsibilities:

    • Support attorneys in all phases of estate and trust litigation, from case inception through resolution
    • Draft legal documents and court filings; manage case files and organize supporting documentation
    • Coordinate court dates, track deadlines, and maintain the litigation calendar
    • Communicate regularly with clients, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries, keeping all parties informed
    • Serve as a reliable point of contact for client updates and case-related inquiries
    • Perform additional duties as needed to support the practice

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, with a focus on estates and trust litigation
    • Proven ability to draft pleadings and related litigation documents
    • Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently and efficiently
    • Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
    • Ability to meet a billable target of 1200 hours annually

    Salary Range: $120,000 – $130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

    Please note: We are not currently working with agencies for this hire.

  • Industry
    Legal Services