Seeking a full-time experienced Trust & Estates paralegal to work full-time on location with the flexibility to join the estate practice group in Rockville, MD. We are looking for a paralegal with a minimum of 2 years of experience to work with the estate attorneys on estate documents and in trust and probate administration. In a fast-paced firm, the candidate should have strong organizational, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a professional demeanor. Requires the ability to work independently and can process a variety of tasks and be a member of a team that is committed to client service. The salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with your experience. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
Status: Direct Hire
Salary: Up to $90K DOE
*LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*
Duties and Responsibilities:
- New client intake
- Scheduling
- Managing and communicating with clients
- Preparation of marketing materials and presentations
- Coordinating logistics of estate plan signings
- Corporate record keeping
- Preparing first drafts of estate planning documents with our in-house software (such as wills, advance medical directives, financial powers of attorney, and trusts)
- Assisting with record keeping and bookkeeping for the trusts and estates that they administer.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent , strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills, excellent research and writing skills, and a desire to interact with clients and coworkers
- An interest in estate planning, trust and estate administration and business law.
- Familiarity with bookkeeping or accounting software and be comfortable reviewing financial (bank, investment, etc.) statements.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of work experience in a law firm or other office setting is required.
- Must be able to type at least 60 words per minute and have strong skills with all Microsoft Office programs and Apple computers.
- The candidate will need to obtain a Virginia Notary Commission at the firm’s expense.
How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us: Palmer is an award winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.
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