Paralegal - Trusts & Estates

GORDON FEINBLATT LLC; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Paid Leave Time

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K and Money Purchase Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Volunteer Activities

Fitness Center Discounts

Job summary

GORDON FEINBLATT LLC in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a skilled Paralegal for its Trusts & Estates Practice Group. The role involves managing estate administration and trust administration processes, including preparing various tax returns and coordinating fiduciary responsibilities.

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree or paralegal certificate along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. A hybrid working environment is offered, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the administration of large and complex estates and trusts.
• Proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of the probate process.
• Prepare federal and state estate tax returns.
• Coordinate the preparation of fiduciary income tax returns.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Adobe

Education

Undergraduate degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

Description

Gordon Feinblatt is seeking a skilled and motivated Paralegal in our Trusts & Estates Practice Group.

Estate administration duties will include handling all aspects of the probate process, preparing federal and state estate tax returns, running various tax projections, and coordinating the preparation of all appraisals and income tax returns (individual and fiduciary).

Trust administration duties will include handling all aspects of trust administration, including preparation of fiduciary accountings, distributions to beneficiaries, tax planning, and coordination of fiduciary income tax return preparation.

Requirements

Candidate will have an undergraduate degree and/or a paralegal certificate and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the administration of large and complex estates, and all types of trusts.

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be comfortable with significant client interaction and manage a fast‑paced workload effectively and efficiently.

The candidate should be proficient with Excel, Power Point, Word, Adobe, and be ready to learn various software programs designed for the trusts and estates practice area.

We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

Compensation Package

We value your skills and offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package including but not limited to: Annual Paid Leave Time; Firm Paid Holidays and a Floating Holiday; Paid Parental Leave; Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K and Money Purchase Pension Plan; Voluntary Worksite Benefits; Short & Long Term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance (Firm Paid and Voluntary for Employee and Dependents); Performance Evaluation Program with eligibility for an annual base salary increase and bonus. Pre‑Tax Parking Program; Affinity Groups; Paid Volunteer Activities; Fitness Center Discounts; Bar Association Dues; Mobile Device Discount Program; Notary Fees; and a Mentorship and Buddy Program. Additional benefits information can be found here.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer