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Paralegal, Trusts & Estates

Ballard SpahrMinneapolis, MN
$80,000 - $115,000Hybrid

About The Position

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth. As a Trust and Estates Paralegal, you will play a vital role in managing estates and trusts, working closely under the guidance of a seasoned Business and Transactions lawyer. This hybrid position allows you to shine both in the office and beyond, with a flexible schedule of just three days a week in the Minneapolis office. Why Join Us? Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership. Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth. Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds. Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Requirements

  • Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
  • Previous relevant experience in Trust and Estates; a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
  • Experience with accounting and tax preparation software such as OneSource/Zane, GEMs or ProSystem fx.
  • Proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare probate documents and related papers
  • Identify, gather and arrange valuation of decedent’s assets and perform tasks required to administer estates from probate through final settlement
  • Maintain financial records for use in fiduciary accounting and tax preparation
  • Prepare inheritance and estate tax returns, fiduciary accountings, tax projections and liquidity estimates
  • Prepare Distribution Schedules, Family Settlement Agreements and related documentation for settlement of estates and trusts

Benefits

  • Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Careers section of the firm’s website.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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