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Trusts and Estates Paralegal

Offit Kurman

Trusts and Estates Paralegal

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Offit Kurman, one of the fastest growing full-service law firms, seeks a Paralegal with 5+ years of experience in Trusts and Estates to join its Philadelphia, PA office.

    The position entails performing a wide range of complex estate administration functions requiring knowledge of estates and trusts, estate planning, investments, as well as a general understanding of probate and tax laws.

    Job duties include:

    • Prepare probate petitions, Inventories and Administration Accounts
    • Create valuation reports for securities using valuation software
    • Assist with sale and transfer of assets, including real estate
    • Drafting correspondence to clients regarding estate and trust matters
    • Prepare various probate filings and prepare attorney for court proceedings
    • Schedule and manage court filings in timely manner
    • Maintain and balance Estate & Trust checkbooks
    • Prepare Receipts and Releases in connection with distributions from an estate or trust
    • Prepare Federal gift and estate tax returns

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Paralegal in Estate Planning and Administration
    • Expert writer with exceptional organizational skills, time management, and ability to meet deadlines
    • Strong research and fact checking skills
    • Experience with accounting and tax software
    • Knowledge of FAS and Lackner
    • Experience interacting with clients, courts, and multiple companies
    • Advanced MS office skills
    • Bachelor's degree, preferred

    Offit Kurman is one of the fastest-growing, full-service law firms in the United States. We offer a collegial and professional work environment, as well as competitive salary and benefits, to include Paid Time Off and 401(k) matching. We are a proud EEO employer and we are committed to a diverse workforce.

    **This role is NOT open to agency submissions at this time.

  • Industry
    Legal Services