Trusts & Estates Paralegal

Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Job description:

Note: This position requires employees to work on a hybrid schedule at our clients Baltimore office (34 days per week on-site, with flexibility to be in the office more frequently based on business needs).

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have at least 5 years of experience in Trusts & Estates, with strong knowledge of Maryland probate administration.

About Our Client
Our client is a highly regarded law firm with a strong trusts and estates practice, known for providing sophisticated estate planning, probate, and trust administration services. With a collaborative team of attorneys and paralegals, the firm is committed to delivering high-quality service to clients while supporting the growth and development of its professionals.

Job Description

• Handle trusts and estates administration with minimal supervision
• Draft probate and trust-related documents and filings in Maryland courts
• Manage case files, track deadlines, and coordinate estate planning documents
• Communicate directly with clients, beneficiaries, and financial institutions
• Assist with preparation of estate tax returns and related documents
• Work closely with attorneys in Baltimore and occasionally support other offices
• Utilize trust and estate software such as GEMs, OneSource Estate & Trust, or CCH ProSystems
• Meet annual paralegal billable target of 1,300 hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in trusts and estates (Maryland experience required)
• Paralegal certificate preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• Proficiency with probate and trust administration in Maryland courts
• Familiarity with estate and trust software (GEMs, OneSource, CCH ProSystems)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected firm with an established trusts and estates practice
• Work closely with partners and associates on complex estate matters
• Hybrid flexibility with opportunities for growth and development
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive team culture with experienced paralegal colleagues

JPC-403

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Note, these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: Must have 5+ years of wills, trusts & estates experience. Must have GED/HS diploma. Paralegal cert highly preferred. Legal assistants okay to submit. No Relo

• Submission: Name / EM: Gabrielle Turino / [email protected] – **Must submit candidates directly on website in order for them to be considered. Submit Gabrielle first THEN submit via their website [HERE] -- submit both at the same time**

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Name - Trust & Estates Paralegal- Saul Ewing - JPC-403 - Source

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• Client job title: Trust & Estates Paralegal

• Location: Baltimore, MD

• On site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 5

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Estate Administration Paralegal, Probate Paralegal, Estate Planning Paralegal

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO