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Paralegal Assistant

$50k - $60k
We are seeking a detail-oriented legal admin interested building a rewarding career.

In this role, you will work closely alongside two senior paralegals supporting clients through critical life planning and estate administration. Whether you have previous legal experience in estate planning or real estate, or you are an ambitious legal professional eager to learn technical drafting, this position offers hands-on training, steady professional growth, and a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Document Drafting & Technical Support: Support in the preparation of foundational estate planning documents (Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Medical Directives) using firm templates.

  • Quality Control: Conduct meticulous proofreading of legal documents to ensure complete accuracy in fiduciary appointments, beneficiary details, and legal provisions.

  • Probate & Estate Administration Support: Assist in preparing court filings for the Commissioner of Accounts, including inventories and estate accountings.

  • Client Relations & Intake: Act as a compassionate point of contact for clients, gathering sensitive family and financial data required for planning.

  • Signing Ceremonies & Operations: Coordinate and witness formal document execution meetings, ensuring full compliance with Virginia statutory requirements (serving as a Notary Public).

  • Records Management: Maintain high-volume physical and electronic case files, ensuring original executed documents are properly scanned, indexed, and filed.

salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8:30 PM - 5 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Administrative Support:  Provide administrative support to two Senior Paralegals in Document Drafting & Technical Support for the drafting of foundational estate planning documents (Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Medical Directives) using firm templates.

  • Document Drafting & Technical Support: Prepare initial drafts of foundational estate planning documents (Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Medical Directives) using firm templates.

  • Quality Control: Conduct meticulous proofreading of legal documents to ensure complete accuracy in fiduciary appointments, beneficiary details, and legal provisions.

  • Probate & Estate Administration Support: Assist in preparing court filings for the Commissioner of Accounts, including inventories and estate accountings.

  • Client Relations & Intake: Act as a compassionate point of contact for clients, gathering sensitive family and financial data required for planning.

  • Signing Ceremonies & Operations: Coordinate and witness formal document execution meetings, ensuring full compliance with Virginia statutory requirements (serving as a Notary Public).

  • Records Management: Maintain high-volume physical and electronic case files, ensuring original executed documents are properly scanned, indexed, and filed.

Skills
  • Legal Administrative Support (2 years of experience is preferred)
  • Written Communication
  • Drafting - Legal
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 2 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.



Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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