Paralegal: Fiduciary / Estates & Trust Litigation

Paralegal: Fiduciary / Estates & Trust Litigation $60,000 - $80,000 per year | Baltimore, MD | On-Site | Permanent A bit about us: Widely regarded as one of the premier litigation law firms in the Baltimore-Washington area, STSW handles civil and criminal cases, trusts and estates, immigration matters, and tax and corporate issues across the Mid‑Atlantic region. Why join us? Competitive compensation based on experience. 100% employer-paid medical coverage, plus dental and vision options. 401(k) and profit‑sharing program. Newly renovated downtown Baltimore office with an on‑site fitness center. Free Inner Harbor parking. Professional development and advancement opportunities. Outstanding firm culture with regular team events, including Orioles games, waterfront happy hours, and recreational sports leagues. Job Details In this role, you’ll work closely with attorneys, clients, financial advisors, and Maryland Probate Courts, serving as a trusted resource throughout the estate administration process. You will be proactive, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple cases independently while delivering exceptional client service. What You’ll Be Doing Probate & Estate Administration Prepare and file probate and estate administration documents in accordance with Maryland law. Review pleadings and filings to ensure accuracy and compliance with court requirements. Conduct due diligence and identify issues requiring attorney review. Coordinate directly with Registers of Wills, Orphans’ Courts, and other agencies throughout the administration process. Case & Financial Management Identify, gather, and value estate assets while working with financial institutions, appraisers, and other professionals. Review financial records, organize supporting documentation, and prepare exhibits and summaries. Maintain detailed estate and trust accounting records for court filings and approvals. Manage critical deadlines, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation activities. Client Relations Serve as a compassionate and professional point of contact for clients and families during sensitive legal matters. Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court personnel, lenders, agents, and vendors. Provide procedural updates and ensure a smooth and efficient client experience. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate. 3‑5 years of probate and estate administration experience, preferably handling complex Maryland estates. Strong knowledge of Maryland estate and trust laws, including Orphans’ Court procedures. Prior law firm experience, preferably with litigation exposure. Ability to independently manage cases, deadlines, and filings. Exceptional drafting, organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency with case management systems, e‑filing platforms, and legal document management software. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr