Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Paralegal (Trusts & Estates)
Rochester, NY

Insero Talent Solutions is thrilled to partner with a dynamic and growing law firm in Rochester, NY, in search of a Corporate Paralegal with strong experience working in Trusts & Estates.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and clients on a variety of corporate and estate planning matters, contributing to a collaborative, client-focused team environment.
Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file petitions for probate and/or administration in Surrogate's Court.
• Draft estate and trust accountings, receipt and release documents, and other related filings.
• Assist executors and trustees in the marshalling, valuation, and transfer of probate and trust assets.
• Prepare federal and state estate tax returns and assist in compiling documentation for fiduciary income tax returns.
• Draft and organize trust funding documents and estate planning materials.
• Maintain client and estate records, ensuring compliance with court and tax filing deadlines.
• Communicate directly with clients, fiduciaries, financial institutions, and attorneys to facilitate efficient estate and trust administration.
• Support related corporate law matters, including entity formation, maintenance, and business succession planning as needed.

Requirements :

• Two- or four-year degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 3+ years of experience as a Trusts & Estates Paralegal, with strong probate and trust administration background.
• Experience with estate and trust accounting, estate tax return preparation, and Surrogate's Court practice.
• Familiarity with interpreting wills, trust instruments, and fiduciary obligations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, proactive workstyle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with HotDocs and FAS Accounting System preferred.

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