Compass Business Solutions, Inc.
Legal Assistant
Washington, DC - Full Time
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.
- 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.
The salary range for this role is $65,000-$75,000, based on relevant experience.
