Estate Administration Paralegal — Hybrid, Probate & Trust

Jobot; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

FSA

PTO & Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Estate Administration Paralegal in Bethesda, MD to support probate and estate administration matters in a boutique practice.

Responsibilities include coordinating probate and estate administration from filing to final distribution, preparing court filings, inventories, accountings, and assisting attorneys with fiduciary requirements. The role offers hybrid work, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of estate and trust administration experience preferred.
• Familiarity with probate filings, fiduciary documentation, estate inventories, and accountings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries.
• Experience with Maryland, DC, or Virginia probate matters is a useful sourcing advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate probate and estate administration matters from initial filing through final distribution.
• Prepare and organize court filings, petitions, inventories, accountings, and related documentation.
• Assist attorneys with estate and trust administration and fiduciary requirements.
• Track deadlines, court requirements, and outstanding documentation.
• Coordinate with personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and outside advisors.
• Assist with estate tax documentation and the collection, transfer, and distribution of assets.
• Maintain accurate estate files and provide consistent updates to attorneys and clients.

Skills

Estate administration

Trust administration

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Estate Administration Paralegal in Bethesda, MD to support probate and estate administration matters in a boutique practice.

Responsibilities include coordinating probate and estate administration from filing to final distribution, preparing court filings, inventories, accountings, and assisting attorneys with fiduciary requirements. The role offers hybrid work, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.