Probate Paralegal

Jobot; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) Match

Equity opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth potential

Work flexibility

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Probate Paralegal to join a growing firm with a strong focus on work-life balance and competitive compensation. The role involves handling estates, trusts and related tax matters, with heavy client contact and meaningful opportunities for career growth.

Salary ranges from $55,000 to $80,000 per year and includes full benefits, 401(k) match and potential equity options. A supportive environment emphasizes flexible work arrangements and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience handling trusts, decedents’ and guardian estates, wills and related estate matters.
• Ability to manage confidential client contact with professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and tax return awareness for estates.

Responsibilities

• Handle execution and administration of trusts, estates and related matters.
• Prepare and implement income tax plans for estates during administration.
• Prepare federal/state tax returns for estates and trusts.
• Gather, identify and value estate assets; draft correspondences and pleadings.
• Prepare inventories, accounts, petitions and pleadings.

Job description

Probate Paralegal - Growing firm / Work-life balance / Competitive comp and full benefits!

Salary: $55,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a distinguished regional law firm with a legacy of over 100 years of excellence in client service and legal innovation. We are always seeking passionate and talented Attorneys to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to elevate your practice or a recent graduate eager to make an impact, we offer a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment with unparalleled opportunities to expand your expertise, build lasting client relationships, and shape the future of your career.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary: Receive top-tier compensation that reflects your skills and expertise.


• 401(k) Match: Secure your financial future with our generous retirement savings plan.


• Equity Opportunities: Share in the success and growth of the firm through equity options.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy full coverage for health, dental, vision, and more.


• Career Growth Potential: Unlock pathways to advance your career and achieve your professional goals.


• Work Flexibility: Benefit from a flexible work environment designed to support work-life balance.

Job Details

• Handle the execution and administration of trusts, decedents’ and guardian estates, wills, intestacy and other estate and trust matters. Involves heavy client contact.


• Prepare and implement an income tax plan for the estate during administration. Prepare federal estate, state inheritance, federal gift and federal and state fiduciary income tax returns.


• Assess IRA distributions for decedent and collaborate with attorney to offer tax consequences to beneficiaries for IRAs and annuities.


• Responsible for obtaining tax identification numbers for estates and trusts.


• Prepare inventories, accounts, petitions and pleadings.


• Handle gathering, identifying and valuation of assets. Draft correspondence, bills and various documents pertaining to estates and trusts. Prepare accountings for estates, trusts and foundations.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.