Paralegal at Ballard Spahr LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Department: Business and Transactions

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

Under the supervision of a Business and Transactions lawyer, a Trust and Estates Paralegal will independently administer complex estates and trusts and assist lawyers with estate planning. This hybrid position offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's 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 cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.




• Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role:

As a Trusts and Estates Paralegal within our Private Client Services team, you will:

• 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; and




• Prepare Distribution Schedules, Family Settlement Agreements and related documentation for settlement of estates and trusts

What We're Looking For:

• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.




• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.




• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Required Experience:

Previous relevant experience in Trust 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.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package that includes 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; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are 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; and a pre-tax transportation program. Time worked more than 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one half of the hourly rate.

Ready to 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. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer 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.

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