Paralegal
Duane Morris LLPHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a paralegal, with at least 5 years focused on trusts and estates.
- In-depth knowledge of probate procedures and estate administration in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
- Strong understanding of estate, gift, and fiduciary tax rules and filings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with estate tax and accounting software.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
- Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts.
- Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
- 401k and Pension Plan.
- 22 PTO days, 11 paid holidays.
- Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00).
Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally, is asked by a broad array of clients to provide innovative solutions to today's legal and business challenges. From a partnership of four Philadelphia attorneys in 1904, the firm has grown to be among the 100 largest in the world. Duane Morris' lawyers now work out of offices in North America, Europe and Asia to address clients' issues around the globe. See the Harvard Business School’s second case study of the firm titled “Collaborating for Growth: Duane Morris in a Turbulent Legal Sector.” Throughout all the growth, Duane Morris always has been guided by the same principle. At the heart of the firm is a partnership, an agreement to work together in the pursuit of its clients' goals. Under the leadership of the firm's founders, and the influence of past and present chairmen, Duane Morris has embraced a culture of inclusiveness, congeniality and consensus building that is rare among law firms.