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.

MCV Law benefits package includes salary, bonuses, health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, voluntary benefits, paid parking, cell phone stipend, dues, necessary CLE and 401k (subject to eligibility).  

 MCV Law is proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, competent support staff, 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.

Salary $60,000 - $85,000 DOE

 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 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.)