Our client, a boutique law practice located in Lower Manhattan is seeking a highly skilled and experienced FULLY REMOTE ESTATE LITIGATION PARALEGAL with extensive experience in New York Surrogate's Court procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate law, probate, and administration, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and contribute meaningfully to supporting clients and legal processes. Seeking candidates with 8+ years of NY Surrogate's Court experience. MUST HAVE NY ESTATE LITIGATION EXPERIENCE. Role: Surrogate’s Paralegal Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (DOE) Location: Fully remote role but office is located in Lower Manhattan Schedule: FULLY REMOTE!! Hours: 10am – 6pm but some flexibility (40 hour work week) Benefits: 20 days PTO + holidays + 401K + Bonus Opportunity! • *Medical benefits are not offered through the firm at this time** Responsibilities: • Drafting applications for probate and administration (candidates should be able to prepare probate and administration applications independently and obtain decrees with guidance); • Drafting petitions for judicial settlement of fiduciary accountings (candidates should be able to prepare petitions and accounts independently and obtain decrees with guidance); • Obtaining jurisdiction: serving process and submitting proofs of service (candidates should be able to obtain jurisdiction independently); • Ability to conduct intake of new clients and to communicate effectively with clients, the Court, clerks, and third parties; • Calendaring court dates and deadlines; • E-filing; and • Strong computer/technology skills and the ability to learn new applications: Microsoft Office Suite, LEAP Requirements: • 8+ years of heavy Surrogate's Court experience; heavy Estate Litigation experience. • Must have experience dealing with NY courts. • Ability to work 40-hours a week during standard business hours. • Be extremely attentive to detail; • Have strong written and oral communication skills; • Be patient, compassionate, confident, and courteous; • Have excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills; • Be a self-starter; • Be a team player; • Have the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment; and • Possess litigation support skills or the willingness to learn and move into a litigation support role. Apply tot his job