Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 15 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Tax and Estates Paralegal for our Pittsburgh, PA office.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Preparation of legal documents such as tax return preparation, including individual income tax, fiduciary income tax, estate tax, inheritance tax and gift tax.
- Maintaining and filing corporate records
- Organization and management of documents
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills/Abilities
- Experience with estates and trust administration software (Lackner knowledge is a plus)
- Experience with tax preparation software
- Knowledge of basic Orphan’s Court rules and procedures
- Knowledge of Probate Process and Probate Code
- Solid understanding of Pennsylvania estate and trust law
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to function well in a high paced environment
- Knowledge of legal terminology and U.S legal system
- Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
- Proficient with Microsoft Office365
- Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
Education and Experience:
- High school degree or equivalent required; college degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA accredited program preferred, or a combination of education and/or experience
- Minimum five years substantive experience as an Estates and Trusts paralegal/ in a law firm setting __
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
- Must be able to stand, walk, carry, push, pull, reach, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, grasp, and kneel
Benefits:
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 401k plan
Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.
Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.
