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A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.\nUnder the supervision of a Business and Transactions lawyer, a Trust and Estates Paralegal will assist more senior paralegals administer complex estates and trusts, independently administer estates and trusts and post account information to a fiduciary accounting program.\nWhy Join Us?\nInnovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership.\n\nProfessional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.\n\nInclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.\n\nImpactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.\n\nYour Role:\nAs a Trusts and Estates Paralegal within our Private Client Services team, you will:\nMaintain financial records for use in fiduciary accounting and tax preparation.\n\nPrepare fiduciary accountings.\n\nPrepare probate documents and related papers.\n\nIdentify, gather and arrange valuation of decedent’s assets and perform tasks required to administer estates from probate through final settlement.\n\nHave frequent interaction with clients and their advisors.\n\nPrepare probate documents and related papers.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nDetail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.\n\nGrowth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.\n\nCommunication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.\n\nRequired Experience:\nA bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred, and previous relevant experience in Trust and Estates. 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