Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Maryland is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support its Estates and Trusts attorneys. The role involves conducting legal research, managing client files, and requires excellent communication and organizational skills. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K

Pension plan

HSA and FSA plans

Annual performance reviews

Bonus plan

Free Fitness Center

Bike Storage

Qualifications

• 1+ years of trusts, estates, and/or probate experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and software skills.
• Must possess excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and managing client files.
• Assisting with estate planning and administration matters.
• Preparing legal documents and general correspondence accurately.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Typing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Word

Outlook

E-filing

Job description

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes

has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal in our General Business practice supporting our Estates and Trusts attorneys. This candidate will provide critical support to our legal team by assisting with a wide range of estate planning and administration matters. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal research
• Managing client files
• Witnessing and notarizing document signings
• Filing tax documents
• Collecting client information
• Delivering exceptional customer service
• Maintaining accurate client data

This position will require you to be in the office 5 days per week. Semmes is a paperless office environment.

Compensation: $50,000 to $80,000 annually including bonus

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• 1+ years of trusts, estates, and/or probate experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Excellent communication and software skills (i.e., Word, Outlook, e-filing, etc.)
• Manage and coordinate attorney calendars, scheduling and travel plans
• Client communication
• Handling all incoming mail and flagging important tasks
• Assist with complex estate planning efforts
• Organize, file, and manage electronic and paper documents
• Must possess excellent critical thinking and organizational skills
• Typing (at least 60-70 WPM)
• Track billable time on a daily basis
• Prepare legal documents and general correspondence in an accurate and timely manner; proofread, edit, and format documents

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, Health, Vision, Dental, LTD, STD, Life benefits
• Employee funded 401K
• Employer funded pension plan
• HSA and FSA plans
• Annual performance reviews
• Bonus plan
• Free Fitness Center
• Bike Storage
• Convenient to Light Rail and close to the MARC Train

A Full-Service Law Firm

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes is one of the oldest and largest full-service law firms in Maryland. Our diversified team of attorneys serves clients through offices in Baltimore, Hagerstown, McLean, Washington D.C., and Martinsburg, WV. These locations enable us to support clients across the Mid-Atlantic region.

We are committed to an employee-focused community that provides hands-on training and mentoring. Our environment promotes teamwork, collaboration, diversity, and respect. We work together to achieve mutual goals.

EEO/AA employer – Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled

All materials will be kept confidential. We adhere to recruitment standards ensuring fair employment practices without regard to race, age, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or other protected characteristics under applicable laws.

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