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.
