Senior Probate & Trust Administration Paralegal

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP • Washington, DC

11d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Whiteford is seeking an experienced Probate & Trust Administration Paralegal to support its trusts and estates practice in the Washington, DC office. The role involves independently managing complex estate and trust administration matters, with particular emphasis on probate administration. Substantial, hands-on experience with probate proceedings in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia is required.

Requirements

• At least 9 years of experience managing probate and estate administration.
• Direct, substantial experience with probate procedures and filing requirements in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
• Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, and communication skills.
• 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 Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
• Independently open primary probate administrations in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
• 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 Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed