Legal Assistant

• Job Title: Legal Assistant – Trust & Estate Planning

• Industry: Law Firm / Legal Services

• Location (city, state): Tysons Corner, VA

• Assignment Type: Direct Hire

• Pay: $60,000 – $65,000 annually

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5-hour work week)

• Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established and highly respected law firm with over 50 years of experience serving clients across a wide range of legal matters. The firm offers a collaborative environment and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Legal Assistant to support a Trust & Estate Planning practice group consisting of three attorneys and two paralegals.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on client interaction, takes pride in accuracy, and enjoys supporting a collaborative legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals

• Communicate regularly with clients and assist with scheduling meetings

• Participate in client meetings and document signings

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence

• Manage deadlines and maintain organized records and files

• Serve as a notary witness for document execution or obtain a notary commission

• Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of Legal Assistant experience within a law firm (required)

• Experience in estate planning, trusts, or related practice areas preferred

• Strong client-facing experience in a professional setting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability

• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (testing required)

• Willingness to obtain a Notary Public commission

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Professional, personable demeanor with strong interpersonal skills

Additional Details:

• Department: Trust & Estate Planning

• Team size: Under 10 (3 attorneys and 2 paralegals)

• Firm size: Approximately 100 employees

Perks:

• Opportunity to work with a respected and established law firm

• Collaborative and team-oriented environment

• Client-facing role with meaningful responsibility

• Stable organization with long-term growth potential