Paralegal or Legal Assistant – Estate Planning Team (Alexandria Office)

We are seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join our Estate Planning team in our Alexandria office. This position will support an assigned attorney and may also involve tasks related to probate, real estate, land use, business succession, agricultural law, and business/corporate law.

Our work is fast-paced and challenging, yet mentally stimulating and rewarding. We take pride in maintaining a collegial work environment and actively support our employees by fostering a friendly and fun workplace culture.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain and handle all aspects of funding assignments.
• Calendar and monitor deadlines.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and provide periodic updates.
• Assist attorney in preparing for meetings.
• Complete additional assignments as required or assigned.

Preferred Skills:

• Self-starter with the ability to seek out and complete tasks independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Highly detail-oriented and perceptive.
• Ability to stay organized and perform well under pressure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and working knowledge of Adobe PDF.

Position Parameters:

• Full-time: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (37.5 hours per week)
• In-office (this is not a remote position)

Additional Information:

Candidates from all sectors who can bring added value to the firm are encouraged to apply. We are willing to train suitable candidates.

This is a non-supervisory position that offers an hourly rate of pay and qualifies for overtime compensation.

Physical requirements include the ability to sit for extended periods and to lift or move file boxes as needed, depending on daily demands.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.