Senior Paralegal

Elville and Associates, P.C.; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm as a Senior Paralegal, where your expertise in estate planning and client management will be crucial. In this dynamic role, you will support the firm's CEO and Managing Principal Attorney, ensuring smooth operations in trust administration and estate planning. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a difference in clients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere with unlimited paid time off and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and client-focused.
• Experience in estate planning and elder law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage trust and estate administration tasks efficiently.
• Coordinate with attorneys and clients to ensure compliance.

Skills

Trust Administration

Estate Administration

Client Communication

Complex Drafting

Tax Filings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies

Certification from a recognized paralegal organization

Job description

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Elville and Associates, P.C. is a leading estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning law firm with our headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and offices throughout central Maryland.

There is an opportunity for a Senior Paralegal to join our team at our headquarters, located in Columbia, who will have an integral role in growing and supporting our busy law practice – notably, supporting the firm’s CEO and Managing Principal Attorney.

The Senior Paralegal is vital to the firm’s success. This staff member must understand how to take care of specific situations related to clients’ trusts, necessary accountings, and specialized issues that arise.

If you are someone who is client- and detail-oriented, positive, efficient, collaborate, compassionate, and thrives in an fast-paced office environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities for the Senior Paralegal position include but are not limited to:

oTrust Administration:Bill Payments; Client Communications; Property Management; Accountings; Complex Drafting; Coordination with outside council, Co-Trustees/Trust Protectors and other professionals; Tax Filings (document preparation), Entity Management (LLC tax filings); and Accounts Management

oEstate Administration:Work with attorneys and other team members to ensure taxes are filed; correspond with government agencies, i.e., IRS/Comptroller

oEstate Planning:Attend signing appointments as a notary/witness and lead signings in and out of office

oAdministrative:Close files; In-office support for attorneys

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Community Relations Director Jeff Stauffer at [e-mail]

To learn more about Elville and Associates, please visit our website at www.elvilleassociates.com.

Elville and Associates, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Elville and Associates, P.C. affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Unlimited paid time off (UPTO)
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

Work Location: Primary in office with limited hybrid in Columbia, MD 21046

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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