Our client, a family law firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team in Rockville, MD. This position offers $22/hour during the temporary period, with a starting salary of $50,000 per year upon conversion. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate eager to establish and grow a career in the legal field.

The role comes with a pleasant business casual work environment and competitive benefits, including 4 weeks of paid leave, a minimum of 6 weeks of new childcare leave, paid parking, gym membership reimbursement, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of estate planning documents
• Assist in opening Estates, Trusts, and Guardianships (ETGs)
• Maintain ETG calendar
• Draft Petitions for ETGs and related forms
• Assist in opening accounts at banks and brokerage firms on behalf of client
• Inventory assets
• Accounting of assets
• Update financials in FAS (accounting system)
• Draft tax returns utilizing FAS
• Maintain financial records
• Assist in closing ETGs
• Strong accounting and financial experience may be a substitute for estates experience. Miscellaneous administrative support as needed.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative role within a legal office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with legal systems or databases is a plus.
• A background in accounting or financial management may substitute for estates-specific experience.
• A proactive and professional demeanor, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.