Offit Kurman, one of the fastest growing full-service law firms, seeks a Paralegal with 5 years of experience in Trusts and Estates to join its Philadelphia, PA office.

The position entails performing a wide range of complex estate administration functions requiring knowledge of estates and trusts, estate planning, investments, as well as a general understanding of probate and tax laws.

Job duties include:

• Prepare probate petitions, Inventories and Administration Accounts
• Create valuation reports for securities using valuation software
• Assist with sale and transfer of assets, including real estate
• Drafting correspondence to clients regarding estate and trust matters
• Prepare various probate filings and prepare attorney for court proceedings
• Schedule and manage court filings in timely manner
• Maintain and balance Estate & Trust checkbooks
• Prepare Receipts and Releases in connection with distributions from an estate or trust
• Prepare Federal gift and estate tax returns

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Paralegal in Estate Planning and Administration
• Expert writer with exceptional organizational skills, time management, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong research and fact checking skills
• Experience with accounting and tax software
• Knowledge of FAS and Lackner
• Experience interacting with clients, courts, and multiple companies
• Advanced MS office skills
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred

Offit Kurman is one of the fastest-growing, full-service law firms in the United States. We offer a collegial and professional work environment, as well as competitive salary and benefits, to include Paid Time Off and 401(k) matching. We are a proud EEO employer and we are committed to a diverse workforce.

Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies.

**This role is NOT open to agency submissions at this time.