Legal Assistant

Overview:

Accelerant Law was founded by entrepreneurial-minded attorneys who strive to modernize the current approach to estate planning by incorporating 21st-century business practices and technology into a sophisticated estate planning practice. Our firm aims to provide ultra high net worth families with contemporary estate planning strategies, in a transparent, proactive, and innovative manner.

Position:

Accelerant Law is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing team in a flexible, supportive, and highly collaborative environment. This role serves as the central hub for daily office operations, ensuring a smooth workflow by managing visitor reception, communication channels, deliveries, supplies, and scheduling. They also provide vital support to attorneys and paralegals as through administrative tasks, data management, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Location: This role is based in Washington, DC and requires 4 days per week in office

Essential Responsibilities:

• Positively and professionally interact with clients and team members on behalf of the firm while maintaining strict confidentiality. Monitor visitor access and maintain office security.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to support trust administration and estate administration work.
• Prepare and send Firm engagement letters, cover letters, signing instructions, and other communications to accompany legal documents.
• Coordinate with administrative meeting preparations and onsite meeting support including preparing meeting packets, printing materials, confirming clients, issuing document copies, and hospitality. Coordinate catering requests.
• Schedule appointments and assist with other client communications. 
• Provide general administrative assistance including photocopying, scanning, printing, organizing, and filing legal documents, mailing, shipping, meeting registrations, expense tracking, travel arrangements and other administrative requests. 
• Manage and maintain office inventory system, office equipment, and kitchen supplies (e.g., food and beverages). Maintain cleanliness of the office with attention to reception, conference rooms, kitchen, and other common-space.
• Liaison with property management company and other vendors as needed to request, coordinate, and track cleaning, repairs, and other maintenance needs.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations as needed.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• Associate or technical degree in business, law, accounting, or administrative support required with bachelor’s degree preferred. Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for required education.
• 3 years of administrative experience in legal, consulting, or financial services, along with an understanding of professional service industry standards and expectations.
• Experience working in Trusts & Estates law or with ultra-high net worth families and individuals preferred.
• An aptitude for technology and proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google products, and Clio, with advanced skills in Excel.

Compensation:

• The salary range for this role is $65,000-$75,000, based on relevant experience.