Estate Litigation Paralegal

Our client, a Baltimore-based mid-sized litigation firm, is seeking a civil paralegal to support our fiduciary litigation practice in our Inner Harbor office.

This role requires substantive involvement in case preparation, client interaction, document drafting, and procedural management. Must be able to be the primary liaison between supervising attorneys, clients, financial advisors, and area wide Probate/Orphan Court Register of Wills and personnel.

The ideal candidate is someone who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and anticipate attorney needs across fast-moving estate administration matters. Previous paralegal, legal administration, or legal education in probate and estate administration required.

Key Responsibilities

• Probate Filing & Administration:
• Draft discovery templates and assist with discovery requests.
• Review all filings for accuracy and ensure all filings have the required notices to the court and comply with state and local rules.
• Conduct due diligence and identify issues that require attorney attention.
• Case Development:
• Identify, gather, and value estate assets, coordinating directly with appraisers and financial institutions.
• Reviewing financial records, organizing disclosures, preparing exhibits, and summarizing evidence.
• Maintain meticulous financial records of estates and trusts to prepare formal filings for court approval.
• Manage deadlines and docketing for hearings, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Client Communication:
• Serve as a compassionate, professional point of contact for grieving families and sophisticated clients during sensitive legal proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel to gather information and coordinate case activity
• Speak in a professional manner with clients, lenders, agents, and/or vendors to provide quality service and answer basic procedural inquiries.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and/or a certificate in paralegal studies

· Mid-level paralegal experience, ideally in a litigation firm

· Deep familiarity with the Maryland Code provisions relating to estates, trusts, and local county Orphans' Court procedures.

· 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience handling large, complex estates specifically under Maryland law.

· Demonstrated ability to independently manage deadlines, filings, and procedural steps

· A strong understanding of legal language, principles, and research methods

· Comfortable managing multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously

· Strong drafting, writing, and analytical skills

· Proficiency with case management software, e-filing platforms, and document management tools

Benefits

· Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)

· 100% paid health benefits with options for dental and vision supplements

· 401k & profit sharing

· Newly renovated downtown Baltimore offices, including an in-house fitness center

· Free parking at the Inner Harbor

· Professional development opportunities

· Monthly team-building activities, from Orioles games to waterfront happy hours and intramural sports