Job Title: Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant/Paralegal at the law firm will play a crucial role in supporting the Estates and Trusts attorneys within the General Business practice. The candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks essential for effective estate planning and administration. Key duties include:
- Conducting legal research pertinent to estate planning and probate matters.
- Managing and organizing client files to ensure all data is accurate and up-to-date.
- Witnessing and notarizing document signings to ensure legal compliance.
- Filing necessary tax documents related to estate and trust matters.
- Collecting and managing client information while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Maintaining accurate client data in a paperless office environment.
- Managing and coordinating attorney calendars, scheduling, and travel plans.
- Handling all incoming mail and identifying important tasks.
- Assisting with complex estate planning efforts.
- Organizing, filing, and managing both electronic and paper documents.
- Typing at a speed of 60-70 words per minute.
- Tracking billable time on a daily basis.
- Preparing legal documents and general correspondence accurately and in a timely manner, including proofreading, editing, and formatting documents.
Education and Experience Information:
- At least 1 year of experience in trusts, estates, and/or probate is preferred.
- A Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate is considered a plus.
- The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be proficient in software such as Word, Outlook, and e-filing.
- Critical thinking and organizational skills are essential for this role.
Salary Information:
The compensation for this position ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 annually, which includes a bonus.
Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Health, Vision, Dental, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), and Life benefits
- Employee-funded 401K plan
- Employer-funded pension plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
- Annual performance reviews
- Bonus plan
- Access to a free fitness center
- Bike storage facilities
- Convenient access to Light Rail and proximity to the MARC Train
Additional Information:
The law firm is one of the oldest and largest full-service law firms in the State of Maryland, with offices in Baltimore and Hagerstown, Maryland, McLean, Virginia, Washington, ., and Martinsburg, West Virginia. These locations enable the firm to serve clients in the greater Mid-Atlantic area and support widening markets. The firm emphasizes an employee-focused community that provides hands-on training and mentoring for new employees. A culture of diversity, respect, teamwork, and collaboration is highly valued. The firm adheres to recruitment standards, ensuring employee selection without regard to race, age, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws. All application materials will be kept in strictest confidence.
