Estate Administration Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing's client, a Baltimore law firm with a long-standing Estates and Trusts Practice, seeks an experienced Estate Administration Attorney to lead probate and estate administration matters. The role requires managing all aspects from initiation to completion and advising clients on probate procedures and tax filings.

Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of estate administration experience, an active Maryland law license, and strong analytical, organizational, and communication

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience handling estate administration.
• Active license to practice law in Maryland.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage probate proceedings and estate administration matters from initiation through completion.
• Advise clients on probate procedures, estate administration requirements, and related legal matters.
• Prepare, review, and file probate petitions, court documents, and other estate administration filings.
• Prepare and file estate tax returns, gift tax returns, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Work directly with fiduciaries, personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries throughout the administration process.
• Review estate assets, financial records, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and efficient administration.
• Monitor applicable deadlines and ensure compliance with relevant legal and procedural requirements.
• Manage multiple matters independently while maintaining strong client relationships and attention to detail.

Skills

Estate administration

Probate process

Client relations

Legal analysis

Education

Active Maryland law license

Job description

Our client, an established Baltimore law firm with a long-standing Estates and Trusts Practice, is seeking an experienced Estate Administration Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have substantial hands-on experience managing all aspects of probate and estate administration, including the preparation and filing of estate and gift tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns. Estate administration must be the attorney's primary area of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage probate proceedings and estate administration matters from initiation through completion.
• Advise clients on probate procedures, estate administration requirements, and related legal matters.
• Prepare, review, and file probate petitions, court documents, and other estate administration filings.
• Prepare and file estate tax returns, gift tax returns, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Work directly with fiduciaries, personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries throughout the administration process.
• Review estate assets, financial records, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and efficient administration.
• Monitor applicable deadlines and ensure compliance with relevant legal and procedural requirements.
• Manage multiple matters independently while maintaining strong client relationships and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing in estate administration.
• Active license to practice law in Maryland.
• Substantial hands-on experience with all aspects of the probate process.
• Experience preparing and filing estate and gift tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Estate administration must be the primary area of practice.
• Strong legal analysis, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to independently manage matters through completion.

Compensation And Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.