Paralegal - Trusts & Estates

GORDON FEINBLATT; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

GORDON FEINBLATT, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a skilled Paralegal for their Trusts & Estates Practice Group. This role involves managing estate and trust administration responsibilities, preparing various tax returns, and significant client interaction. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree or paralegal certificate along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. A hybrid work environment is offered, alongside a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $110,000, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in administration of large and complex estates and trusts.
• Comfortable with client interaction.
• Willing to learn various software programs for trusts and estates.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of the probate process.
• Prepare federal and state estate tax returns.
• Manage trust administration including fiduciary accountings and distributions to beneficiaries.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient with Excel

Proficient with PowerPoint

Proficient with Word

Proficient with Adobe

Ability to manage a fast-paced workload

Education

Undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certificate

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Adobe

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Estate administration duties 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 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

• 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable with significant client interaction and able to manage a fast-paced workload effectively and efficiently.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Adobe; willing to learn various software programs designed for the trusts and estates practice area.
• Hybrid work environment option.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $65,000 - $110,000 annually. Comprehensive benefits and compensation package including but not limited to: paid leave, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA & FSA, 401K, disability and life insurance, and various other programs and benefits.

Professional Growth: Elevate your skills and knowledge in a supportive legal environment.

Work/Life Harmony: Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance while maintaining productivity.

Team Environment: Collaborate with experienced attorneys and legal professionals to achieve goals.

Corporate Social Responsibility: Commitment to positive change through ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Gordon Feinblatt LLC is an equal opportunity employer.