Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal - Trusts & Estates

Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal for Trusts & Estates at a law firm will be responsible for providing support in corporate and commercial transactions under the supervision of attorneys. Key duties include:

- Managing daily trust administration for a variety of clients, which involves properly managing accounts, preparing letters, and completing transfer forms.
- Assisting in drafting estate planning documents, including wills, powers of attorney, and both basic and advanced trusts.
- Helping manage and organize estate and probate files.
- Preparing accounting and financial statements.
- Docketing court documents and filing them with the courts and government offices.
- Proofreading documents for spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors.
- Communicating directly with clients to provide updates or assist with accounting and tax needs.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
- Paralegal Certification is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment, which includes progressive responsibility in managing client trust accounts, is necessary.
- Experience working in a law firm is preferred.
- Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Lexis/Nexis, and other internet research tools, is required.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are essential.
- The candidate should possess highly effective written and oral communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion.
- Maintaining a professional demeanor in stressful situations and reliability as a team player are crucial.
- The ability to maintain the confidentiality of client information and perform well under pressure is required.

Salary Information:
This is a full-time, regular position that offers a comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. The firm also provides life insurance, short-term disability plans, retirement plans, holidays, and paid time off. Hybrid work schedules are available, combining in-office and remote workdays. The pay range for this position varies by location:

- In Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston: to per hour
- In Raleigh and Winston-Salem: to per hour
- In New York and Washington, DC: to per hour

The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants based on pay discussions or disclosures, except under specific legal circumstances.

Selected applicants will be contacted for further proceedings.