ESTATES & TRUST PARALEGAL

LV Search Partners; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Work-from-home options

Job summary

A leading law firm in the DC area, specializing in estates and trusts, is seeking a skilled E&T Paralegal to join their growing team. The role covers full life-cycle estate administration, probate litigation support, and assisting with 706 and 709 estate tax returns.

Candidates should have strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work autonomously. The firm offers hybrid/work-from-home opportunities and a career-accelerator environment with development and advancement

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or certification preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of experience supporting estates & trusts, probate, or tax practices.
• Strong communicator with ability to work autonomously and collaborate on work product.
• Hybrid and work-from-home opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Probate litigation support including trial preparation.
• Prepare or support 706 and 709 estate tax returns.
• Team and client communication.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Autonomy

Education

Paralegal degree or certification

Job description

An Industry leading law firm in the DC area, specializing in estates & trusts and estate administration, is immediately seeking a skilled E&T Paralegal to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for full life-cycle estate administration, supporting probate litigation, and helping prepare and execute 706 and 709 estate tax returns.

Intangible:

This is a career accelerator opportunity.

This firm specializes at representing high net-worth estates, and stewarding clients through complex estate, trust, and tax matters. The work is stimulating and there is ample opportunity to grow and diversify your skills. The leadership team consistently invests in employee development, and has created an environment where ambitious paralegals are proven to thrive.

Core Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and determination, however the most important skill to excel in this role is communication. Candidates must be strong communicators with the ability to ask questions and manage work fl ow with peers and managers. They must also have the desire and professionalism to communicate with clients on a regular basis.

Responsibilities:

• Probate litigation support including trial preparation
• Ability to prepare or support 706 and 709 estate tax returns
• Team and client communication

Qualifications:

• Paralegal degree or certification preferred but not required
• 2+ years of experience supporting estates & trusts, probate, or tax practices
• Smart & sharp worker who can operate autonomously
• Good communicator with the ability to collaborate on work product
• Ambitious legal professional with desire to grow their career
• Highly competitive salary
• Ability for hybrid and work-from-home opportunities