Legal Assistant

ShounBach is seeking a full-time Estate Law Legal Assistant for employment in their Fairfax office. Prior estate planning legal experience required.

The position requires a detail oriented person who will assist with all aspects of our busy estate planning and administration practice. Job responsibilities will include client correspondence and scheduling, maintaining case worklist, organization of client files and associated administrative duties. Applicants should clearly demonstrate the ability to work independently, be well organized, have excellent communication skills, possess a friendly and courteous demeanor and be able to work in a fast-paced and demanding professional environment.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

· Answer telephone and schedule appointments utilizing Microsoft Outlook

· Update client database and prepare new client initial letters

· Greet clients for appointments

· Assist with the preparation for and overseeing of document signing appointments

· Perform general clerical duties to include photocopying, faxing, scanning, mailing and filing

· Special projects and other duties as required

We are looking for someone who is:

· Detail-oriented

- Able to work directly with clients

· Motivated

· Organized

· Reliable

· Able to multi-task

· A team player

Candidate will have experience in:

· Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, Access and Word

· Answering multiple line telephones

· Working directly with clients

Our firm offers:

· Competitive salary (based on experience)

· Health, dental and vision insurance

· Paid time off

· Company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance

· Paid holidays

· 401(k) plan

We are an equal opportunity employer. Please send resume with salary requirements! (no phone calls please)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person