Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on estate planning solutions, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related advance planning documents.

• Oversee the administration of estates and trusts, ensuring filings, distributions, and fiduciary responsibilities are handled accurately and efficiently.

• Represent clients in probate and surrogate's court proceedings connected to contested and uncontested estate matters.

• Review client circumstances and develop tailored legal strategies that align with personal, financial, and family objectives.

• Maintain consistent communication with clients, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and other interested parties throughout the life of each matter.

• Conduct legal research, draft correspondence and pleadings, and manage case documentation in compliance with applicable laws and court requirements.

Qualifications include:

• Admission to the NYS Bar with an active license to practice law in good standing.
• At least two years of experience working in trusts and estates, estate administration, and probate.
• Demonstrated ability to draft wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.

• Practical knowledge of trust and estate administration procedures and probate court processes.
• Strong client counseling skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience handling sensitive family and financial matters with sound judgment and discretion

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package, including health insurance, PTO, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Paid Parking, Summer Fridays, Voluntary Benefit Options, Cell phone stipend and 401k (subject to eligibility). The firm will also pay for New York State biennial attorney registration, necessary CLE classes, and applicable bar association dues.

The salary is DOE $70,000-$95,000 plus bonuses. Attorneys with extensive experience may be eligible for additional compensation.

As a Probate Paralegal, you will handle a wide range of responsibilities related to estate settlement, asset distribution, and probate filings. You’ll work closely with executors, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and the Surrogate’s Court to ensure each matter progresses efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Estate administration — prepare probate petitions, gather asset information, draft inventories, and assist with accounting.

• Court filings — manage e-filing, prepare notices, and coordinate service of process

• Client communication — guide executors and beneficiaries through the probate process with clarity and professionalism

• Document drafting — prepare waivers, consents, affidavits, and correspondence

• Case management — maintain deadlines, track progress, and organize case files

• Coordination with third parties — communicate with banks, insurance companies, accountants, and appraisers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in probate, estate planning, or estate litigation

• Strong understanding of Surrogate’s Court procedures and probate timelines

• Excellent communication, drafting, and organizational skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems 

• Ability to manage multiple cases with accuracy and minimal supervision

Compensation ranges from $25 to $35 per hour and is dependent on experience. Candidates with extensive experience in Estate Administration may be eligible for additional compensation.

 Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid parking, Holidays, PTO, Summer Fridays, and 401k (subject to eligibility). 

MCV Law is proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and a team-centric environment in our growing practice. The office is friendly, and the firm values work-life balance. Applicants can expect to work alongside team members who value integrity, dedication, and professionalism.

 At MCV Law, we understand the importance of a comprehensive benefits package. That's why we offer health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, voluntary benefits, paid parking, PTO, Summer Fridays, and a 401k (subject to eligibility). We also offer a competitive salary of $20 to $28 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates with extensive experience may be eligible for additional compensation.

MCV Law proudly offers competitive pay, benefits, and a team-centric environment in our growing practice. The office is friendly, and the firm values work-life balance. Applicants can expect to work alongside team members who value integrity, dedication, and professionalism.

 At MCV Law, we understand the importance of a comprehensive benefits package. That's why we offer health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, voluntary benefits, paid parking, PTO, Summer Fridays, and a 401k (subject to eligibility). We also offer a competitive salary of $20 to $28 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates with extensive experience may be eligible for additional compensation.

MCV Law proudly offers competitive pay, benefits, and a team-centric environment in our growing practice. The office is friendly, and the firm values work-life balance. Applicants can expect to work alongside team members who value integrity, dedication, and professionalism.

MCV Law is seeking a Landlord Services Manager. This on-site position focuses on managing the Eviction Litigation Practice.  Key Responsibilities include: 

• Eviction Workflow Oversight: Oversee the daily, high-volume lifecycle of eviction cases from initial landlord intake and statutory notice drafting to court filing, hearings, and marshal/sheriff execution.

• Practice Area Billing & Invoicing: Manage the monthly billing cycle for all eviction matters; draft, review, and finalize pre-bills, ensuring accurate application of flat fees, hourly rates, and pass-through costs.

• Disbursement & Expense Tracking: Track and reconcile third-party vendor expenses, including process server fees, court filing fees, and local courier costs, ensuring they are accurately billed back to the client.

• On-Site Team Leadership: Provide direct, face-to-face management, training, and workload balancing for legal assistants in a fast-paced office environment.

• Strict Quality Control: Audit physical and digital case files to ensure absolute accuracy in names, amounts owed, addresses, and statutory timelines before documents are sent out for service or e-filed.

• Docket & Deadline Management: Maintain and monitor the master eviction calendar, ensuring no deadlines are missed for notices, court appearances, or order submissions.

• Vendor & Court Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for process servers, local court clerks, and law enforcement agencies to expedite the processing and execution of eviction warrants.

• Client Escalations: Act as the direct supervisor link for major property management clients, providing status updates on delayed files and troubleshooting complex compliance issues.

• Performance Metrics: Track and report daily case volumes, filing turnaround times, and team bottlenecks.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years in civil litigation or landlord-tenant practice.

• Active Paralegal Certificate or a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Accounting, or Business Administration.

• Billing Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of legal billing workflows, flat-fee billing systems, and cost tracking/disbursements within a law firm setting.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of local housing court rules, summary proceedings, non-payment/holdover protocols, and the specific mechanics of the eviction process.

• Presence: Ability to work fully on-site Monday through Friday, providing the hands-on leadership required to keep physical workflows moving efficiently. 

• Attention to Detail: An exceptional eye for detail; an understanding that a single typographical or billing error can delay an eviction case or disrupt client relationships.

Compensation ranges from $30 to $38 per hour and is dependent on experience. Candidates with extensive experience in Eviction Practice may be eligible for additional compensation plus a year-end performance bonus. 

 Benefits include health insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Paid Parking, Holidays, PTO, Summer Fridays and 401k (subject to eligibility). 

MCV Law is proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and a team-centric environment in our growing practice. The office is friendly and the firm values work-life balance. Applicants can expect to work alongside team members who value integrity, dedication, and professionalism. 

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MCV Law is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to provide fulltime, temporary coverage during a planned medical leave. Part-time hours will be considered. This position will support the Director of Operations in managing daytoday accounting and operational functions in a fastpaced, growthoriented law firm.

Assignment Details

• Duration: Approximately October 7 - December 9 (6–8 weeks)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Location: Inoffice, Syracuse, NY

Key Responsibilities

• Entering and reconciling daily deposits
• Client billing and payment posting
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• General ledger maintenance and journal entries
• Bank and account reconciliations
• Purchasing and vendor management
• Assisting the Director of Operations with routine operational and financial functions

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or Business or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a servicerelated or professional services environment; law firm experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Strong technical aptitude; advanced IT skills a plus
• HR or payrollrelated experience is preferred but not required
• High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information

Compensation

• Competitive pay, dependent on experience
  (This is a temporary assignment; benefits eligibility will reflect the shortterm nature of the role.)