Estate Planning Paralegal

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September 4

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OutSta is a strategic staffing company that offers cost-effective remote workforce solutions for businesses, particularly focusing on providing virtual assistants and various specialist roles. With a mission to align talents with businesses' needs, OutSta specializes in recruiting high-quality candidates from Asia and Latin America, significantly reducing staffing costs for Western businesses. The company serves as an HR partner, fostering enduring, mutually beneficial relationships between professionals and companies by matching candidates' skills and cultural fit with client needs. OutSta is committed to enhancing client growth through strategic prowess, data science, and advanced recruitment technology, ensuring a seamless fit and integration for all hires.

51 - 200 employees

👥 HR Tech

🎯 Recruiter

🏢 Enterprise

📋 Description

• Provide support to a New York Estate Planning attorney, assisting with legal research, case discovery, legal writing, client liaison, and court filings • Prepare essential legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives • Assist in the probate process by preparing filings, managing court documents, and communicating with beneficiaries and executors • Conduct thorough legal research to support estate planning strategies and ensure compliance with state and federal laws • Liaise with clients to gather information, explain legal concepts, and provide case updates • Organize and maintain client files, ensuring documents are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant • Provide support in estate-related litigation, including preparation of pleadings, discovery documents, and trial materials • Handle high-volume caseloads and work 40-50 hours per week during US business hours

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law and/or Juris Doctor degree • Experience working as a paralegal for a US law firm • 2+ years • Knowledge in New York Trust and Estate Planning is a MUST • Fluent in advanced American English, written and oral • Experience in legal research, case discovery, and legal writing • Experience using Lawmatics preferred or similar tools like Clio, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Casetext • Excellent personal presentation and telephone manner • Must be able to work night shifts (US business hours) 40-50 hours/week • Must have a laptop/PC, a smartphone, and a good Internet connection • Must wear professional formal attire to work

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid weekly