Job Description
Paralegal - Trusts and Estates - Ballard Spahr Law Firm - Philadelphia, PA
Overview:
Ballard Spahr, a national law firm with over 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States, is seeking a Paralegal to join their Business and Transactions Department. This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office, making it a great opportunity for those looking for a mix of remote and in-office work. As a Paralegal in the Trusts and Estates team, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced lawyers and play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions.
Why Join Ballard Spahr?
- Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that is supported and valued by executive leadership. - Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share your unique cultural, experiential, or job-related interests and backgrounds. - Impactful Contributions: Make a significant difference in legal practice and client service by working on complex estates and trusts and assisting with estate planning.
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.
Qualifications:
- Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving. - Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently. - Previous relevant experience in Trusts 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.
Benefits:
- Medical, fertility benefits, travel and lodging expenses, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. - Life insurance, short and long-term disability. - 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution and match. - Generous paid time off program. - Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account. - Paid parental leave. - Firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services. - Family and medical leave. - Employee assistance program. - Pre-tax transportation program. - Time worked over 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one half of the hourly rate.
Join Ballard Spahr and Grow with Us:
If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm’s success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence. At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer and offers equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Note: The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Experience:
- Previous relevant experience in Trusts 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.
Not specified, competitive and commensurate with experience. Time worked over 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one half of the hourly rate.
Job Requisition ID:
REQ-169
Posted On:
Posted 2 Days Ago
Apply Now:
If you are interested in joining a prestigious national law firm and playing a vital role in developing industry-leading solutions, apply now to become a Paralegal at Ballard Spahr.
