What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at The Midtown Group?
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.
Salary : $50,000
