Trust & Estates Paralegal

Dilworth Paxson LLP seeks to immediately hire an experienced, full-time Paralegal for our expanding Trusts & Estates practice in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience in both PA and NJ estate administration. In addition, the candidate must be able to work enjoy working in a collaborative fast-paced environment, must understand environment where the necessity of maintaining clients? confidential documents and communications, candidate will be able expected to work independently to meet deadlines, deadlines and has the ability to effectively multi-task. Responsibilities and Duties Handle PA & NJ estate administration administrations from start to finish, including probate, identification and collection of assets and debts, preparing preparation and filing of federal and state death tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns, preparing fiduciary returns and preparation of estate and trust accountings and nonjudicial settlement agreements. Lackner experience is helpful. Keep track of estate deadlines and ensure efficient administration of estates Client liaison working estates. Work independently and directly with family or executor families and personal representatives. Prepare correspondence to clients clients, investment advisors, and other professionals as needed Prepare estate and trust accountings professionals. Handle Orphans? Court filing and Surrogate Court filings in the various counties, when needed Notarization counties. Oversee the execution and notarization of documents (notary (a notary license is preferred) preferred). Required Qualifications Candidate must work well in a highly collaborative environment and be extremely organized, reliable and dependable, dependable. Candidate also must possess excellent writing skills, be detail-oriented and possess the ability to juggle multiple tasks and work well under pressure with a positive attitude. Applicant pressure. Candidate must also be able to review own work for errors, must be able to complete tasks without micro-management, micro-management and have a professional demeanor and attitude. Candidates must have Substantial PA estate administration experience (NJ is required and NJ and NY experience is a plus).plus. Qualified candidates who wish to apply must submit a cover letter and resume to: hiring@dilworthlaw.com

Practice Areas & Specialty

Trusts & Estates