Calling all career legal administrative professionals! This friendly, metro-accessible law firm in Montgomery County, Maryland, is seeking an eager, team-oriented, Legal Assistant to support attorneys in their estates and trusts practice. In this role, you will work directly with senior partners to assist in managing calendars, preparing legal documentation, tracking deadlines and financials, and scheduling meetings. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering exceptional service to clients while managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. If you have a genuine interest in developing expertise in estates and trusts, building lasting professional relationships, and are seeking an opportunity that offers long-term career stability with a firm that values hard work and collaboration, this could be the opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and assist with client communications.
- Prepare and maintain estate planning and estate administration documents.
- Support estate and trust administration, including filings, account openings, and case management.
- Maintain financial records, inventory assets, and assist with accounting and tax return preparation.
- Coordinate calendars, deadlines, and client matters to ensure timely case progression.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Warm, collaborative firm culture.
- Employees enjoy competitive compensation and well-rounded benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, new childcare leave, gym membership reimbursement, and more!
- Office location is easily accessible via metro and provides free parking.
- Following an initial six (6) month period, this position is approved to work remotely on Fridays.
What We’re Looking For:
- Interest in legal administrative support. You have a minimum of one (1) year legal administrative experience. Candidates with prior experience with trusts and estates will stand out!
- Microsoft savvy. You have strong technical skills across a range of software applications, fluency with the Microsoft Suite specifically is required.
- Consistent. Dependability and reliability are key. You are always present, eager to work hard, and care deeply about producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Polished, professional, and personable. Professionalism and relationship building are standout strengths of yours. You are seeking a role that is high-touch both internally and externally facing.
- Committed. The ideal candidate sees this as a long-term career move, and is ideally seeking longevity and stability.
The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.
Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockville, MD 20850
