RK Law PC is a fast paced, boutique Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Firm in lower Manhattan. We focus on Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Mental Hygiene Law Article 81, 17, and 17a Guardianship, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Elder law, & Medicaid planning. We try to maintain a great working environment and love to help people. 

We are committed to providing excellent service to our clients while maintaining a collaborative, professional, and congenial working environment. We enjoy helping people through important and often difficult legal matters, and we are looking for someone who shares that commitment.

We are growing and seeking a full-time Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant / Junior Paralegal with an interest in Trusts & Estates and Elder Law.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop substantive legal skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow into a more advanced paralegal role.

Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant / Junior Paralegal will assist attorneys and staff with the day-to-day management of client matters, court filings, case organization, and office operations.

Responsibilities include:

• -Providing general administrative and clerical support;
• -Calendaring court appearances, filing deadlines, conferences, appointments, and other important dates;
• -Scanning, filing, saving, naming, and organizing client documents and correspondence;
• -Maintaining and organizing electronic and physical case files;
• -Preparing routine legal documents, including Notices of Settlement, Notices of Entry, subpoenas, Affidavits of Legal Services, and related filings;
• -Preparing documents for filing with New York State courts, including electronic filing through NYSCEF and other applicable court filing systems;
• -Traveling to Surrogate’s Court and other courts, when necessary, to file documents, check the status of matters, or complete other court-related tasks;
• -Assisting with document collection;
• -Assisting with service of legal documents and tracking affidavits or proof of service;
• -Assisting attorneys with billing, time-entry follow-up, and other matter-management tasks as needed;
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Qualifications

• College graduate; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Prior experience working in a law firm or legal office is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with Trusts & Estates, Surrogate’s Court, Elder Law, guardianship, estate administration, or related practice areas is a plus.
• Familiarity with NYSCEF and New York court filing procedures is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfortable using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and other common office technology.
• Ability to learn new software and case-management systems quickly.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Is

• Highly organized and detail-oriented;
• Punctual and dependable;
• Able to multitask effectively;
• Professional and courteous with clients and other professionals;
• A fast learner;
• Proactive about deadlines and follow-up;
• Interested in learning and taking on increasing responsibility over time.

Opportunity for Growth

This position is intended for someone at the legal assistant or junior paralegal level. For the right candidate, there is meaningful opportunity to learn the substantive aspects of Trusts & Estates, Probate and Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Guardianship, Estate Planning, and Elder Law and to grow into a more advanced paralegal position.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $50,000–$75,000 per year.

The actual salary offered will be determined in good faith based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and education.

RK Law, P.C. offers a benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• 401(k);
• Life insurance;
• Disability insurance;
• FSA/HSA options;
• Paid time off; and
• A professional and congenial work environment.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements associated with the position. RK Law, P.C. reserves the right to modify the responsibilities and essential functions of the position based on business needs.

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