Senior Probate & Trust Administration Paralegal

Whiteford,-Taylor-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Probate & Trust Administration Paralegal to join its respected trusts and estates practice. The role emphasizes probate administration across MD, DC, and VA, requires hands-on experience, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex matters independently.

The ideal candidate will handle primary probate proceedings, prepare and file petitions, fiduciary tax returns, and related documents,

Qualifications

• At least 9+ years of experience managing probate and estate administration.
• Direct, substantial experience with probate procedures and filing requirements in MD, DC, and VA.
• Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate and trust administration, including primary and ancillary probate proceedings across MD, DC, and VA.
• Independently open primary probate administrations across MD, DC, and VA.
• Independently prepare and file probate petitions, inventories, fiduciary accountings, and related court documents.
• Independently prepare and file federal and state fiduciary income tax returns, including Form 1041.
• Prepare and record deeds and handle LLC formation and related filings in MD, DC, and VA.

Skills

Probate administration

Independent management of complex work

Organization & communication

Microsoft Word & Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Senior Probate & Trust Administration Paralegal

DC Paralegals Full Time Washington DC, Washington, DC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1047

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

Whiteford is seeking an experienced Probate & Trust Administration Paralegal to join its Washington, DC office and support the firm’s busy, sophisticated trusts and estates practice. The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage complex estate and trust administration matters, with particular emphasis on probate administration. Substantial, hands‑on experience with probate proceedings in MD, DC, and VA is required .

Key responsibilities:

• Manage estate and trust administration, including primary and ancillary probate proceedings across MD, DC, and VA.
• Independently open primary probate administrations across MD, DC, and VA.
• Independently prepare and file probate petitions, inventories, fiduciary accountings, and related court documents.
• Independently prepare and file federal and state fiduciary income tax returns, including Form 1041.
• Prepare and record deeds and handle LLC formation and related filings in MD, DC, and VA.

Required qualifications:

• At least 9+ years of experience managing probate and estate administration.
• Direct, substantial experience with probate procedures and filing requirements in MD, DC, and VA.
• Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

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