Paralegal

Salmon Bay Law Group, PLLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off after 90-day trial

Retirement plan

Parking

Health benefits

Job summary

Salmon Bay Law Group, PLLC seeks a reliable paralegal to support probate administration and firm operations. The role emphasizes organization, teamwork, and learning new skills, with potential hybrid work and 25–35 hours weekly.

You will assist attorneys, manage probate tasks, draft routing documents, file with courts, maintain files, handle invoicing, calendars, and deadlines, and help with estate planning documents and signings.

Qualifications

• Impeccable communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities are required.
• Proficiency with Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel) is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of probate tasks, including routing draft documents.
• Assist with document signings and filing online with courts and county recorders.
• Organize and maintain paper and data files; assist with invoicing and calendars.
• Track deadlines and assist with estate planning documents and witnessing signings.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed.

Skills

Impeccable communication

Attention to detail

Office 365

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Job Description

We seek a kind, reliable, detail-oriented individual to support our administrative needs, with a focus in the area of probate. Our paralegal must be highly organized and resourceful, work well on a team, and enjoy learning new skills. Our paralegal will support our attorneys and also take responsibility as a key person within the firm.

Schedule: 25 to 35 hours per week. In-office position with some potential for hybrid work. Hours can flex somewhat.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus structure.

• Benefits after 90-day trial period include paid time off, retirement plan, convenient parking, and health benefits.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Impeccable communication skills, both written and spoken; attention to detail; and knowledge of Office 365 (including Word, Outlook, and Excel) are required. Knowledge of law-firm operations is a plus but not required. Knowledge of probate paralegal work is desirable.


• Tasks may include, among others: handling a range of probate tasks, including preparing routing draft documents, assisting with document signings, and filing documents online with the courts and county recorders; organizing and maintaining paper and data files; assisting with invoicing; maintaining calendars and tracking deadlines; assisting with estate planning documents, and arranging and witnessing at document signings. Additional administrative tasks as needed.