Paralegal - Redshift : Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Wills, Trusts & Estates Team. Located in Albany, NY this role requires estate administration experience and strong organizational skills. If you're ready to contribute to a successful law firm, we want to hear from you!Responsibilities of the Paralegal include:

• Interact with a wide variety of clients in person, on the phone, via email and video conferencing
• Draft, edit, and review probate and administration-related documents for taxable and non-taxable estates
• Assist clients with retitling assets
• Assemble and organize financial records for estate tax returns and audits
• Prepare, edit, and review estate tax returns
• Prepare fiduciary income tax returns and settlement papers for both informal and formal settlement of estates and trusts

Job RequirementsQualifications for the role of Paralegal include:

• 3+ years of estate administration experience (required)
• A high level of initiative and ability to follow through on numerous ongoing projects in a busy environment
• Exceptional oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Strong proofreading and analytical skills to ensure top quality of legal documents
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel, and ability to efficiently use technology resources
• Strong interpersonal skills

Pay for this position is commensurate with experience and education, ranging roughly from $60,000 to $78,000To see a full listing of all our open positions, please visit:redShift Recruiting is the region's premier recruiting agency with over 100 years of combined experience in the recruiting field. We specialize in permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire positions. Our superior service combined with our highly qualified and carefully selected bank of candidates sets us apart.