Legal Administrative Assistant / Paralegal – Probate & Estate Administration

NRI Staffing Inc.; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NRI Staffing Inc. is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal to support its probate and estate administration practice in North Bethesda, MD. You will work directly with attorneys, interact with clients, and help manage matters from opening through closing.

The role emphasizes probate expertise, strong communication, and meticulous organization, with potential for growth and advancement within the firm.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm or legal office experience and foundational knowledge of probate and estate administration.
• Maryland probate experience strongly preferred; candidates with 2–4 years of probate experience may qualify for higher compensation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, discretion, and a professional phone presence.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Dependability, punctuality, and consistent attendance, supported by professional references.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; Clio experience is a plus.
• High school diploma required; additional education or a paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare probate petitions, inventories, accountings, and supporting documents for paper filing with Maryland courts.
• Track deadlines and coordinate estate matters from opening through closing.
• Draft client correspondence and coordinate mailings.
• Communicate professionally with clients and the Register of Wills office.
• Assist with locating and inventorying estate assets.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical files using Microsoft 365 and Clio.

Skills

Legal experience

Probate experience

Communication skills

Organization

Dependability

Microsoft 365

Clio

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Clio

Job description

$25+/hour, based on experience

NRI is recruiting for a boutique law firm seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal to support its probate and estate administration practice. This opportunity offers direct attorney support, substantial client interaction, and potential for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare probate petitions, inventories, accountings, and supporting documents for paper filing with Maryland courts.
• Track deadlines and coordinate estate matters from opening through closing.
• Draft client correspondence and coordinate mailings.
• Communicate professionally with clients and the Register of Wills office.
• Assist with locating and inventorying estate assets.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical files using Microsoft 365 and Clio.

Qualifications:

• Prior law firm or legal office experience and foundational knowledge of probate and estate administration required.
• Maryland probate experience strongly preferred; candidates with 2–4 years of probate experience may qualify for higher compensation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, discretion, and a professional phone presence.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Dependability, punctuality, and consistent attendance, supported by professional references.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; Clio experience is a plus.
• High school diploma required; additional education or a paralegal certificate preferred.

NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.