Solomon Page
Private Clients: Paralegal
Solomon Page, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Our client in the legal field is seeking a Private Clients Paralegal to join their team! Private clients practice helps clients protect and administer family wealth, and plan for the transmission of wealth to family members and charities, with sophisticated but practical tax advice integrated into confidential estate plans that reflect clients’ family, charitable and business objectives. This position will be located on site in the New York office.
Responsibilities:Prepare, edit and review probate or administration proceeding papers, collection and valuation of assets, payment of debts and bequestsPrepare, edit and review federal and state estate tax returnsPrepare, edit and review informal estate and trust accountings, administration of ongoing trusts, including distribution requests and income tax paymentsReview Form 1041s prepared by outside accountantsPrepare, edit and review receipt and release agreements, fiduciary appointments and tax planning under the supervision of an attorneyBe proactive in upcoming filing deadlines and meeting necessary deadlinesLiaise with attorneys, clients and various government agencies and services
Required Qualifications:5+ years of experience in trusts and estates requiredBachelor’s degree requiredEstate administration experience, including work on large estates with complicated tax plans; preparation of Federal and State estate tax returns, probate documents and Surrogate’s Court related filingsKnowledge of estate and trust income taxationKnowledge of fiduciary accounting preferredExperience with One Source Estate Tax Program (formerly FPS), NYSBA Surrogate’s Court program and ExcelAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAbility to effectively communicate and work directly with clientsAbility to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive informationFlexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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Responsibilities:Prepare, edit and review probate or administration proceeding papers, collection and valuation of assets, payment of debts and bequestsPrepare, edit and review federal and state estate tax returnsPrepare, edit and review informal estate and trust accountings, administration of ongoing trusts, including distribution requests and income tax paymentsReview Form 1041s prepared by outside accountantsPrepare, edit and review receipt and release agreements, fiduciary appointments and tax planning under the supervision of an attorneyBe proactive in upcoming filing deadlines and meeting necessary deadlinesLiaise with attorneys, clients and various government agencies and services
Required Qualifications:5+ years of experience in trusts and estates requiredBachelor’s degree requiredEstate administration experience, including work on large estates with complicated tax plans; preparation of Federal and State estate tax returns, probate documents and Surrogate’s Court related filingsKnowledge of estate and trust income taxationKnowledge of fiduciary accounting preferredExperience with One Source Estate Tax Program (formerly FPS), NYSBA Surrogate’s Court program and ExcelAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAbility to effectively communicate and work directly with clientsAbility to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive informationFlexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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