Probate & Estate Legal Assistant/Paralegal
nriDerwood (MD)
Probate & Estate Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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nriDerwood (MD)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to own the day-to-day work of our probate and estate practice. You’ll manage estates from opening through closing, talk with clients, work directly with the Maryland Registers of Wills and see the impact of your work on every case. In a boutique firm, you’ll wear multiple hats and step in wherever the team needs you.
Responsibilities:
Prepare, organize, and process probate petitions, inventories, accountings, and supporting documents for filing with Maryland courts (all court filings are paper-based)
Track deadlines and manage case activity for multiple estates from opening through closing
Draft client correspondence, estate-related letters, and routine legal documents
Prepare and coordinate physical mailings and maintain accurate mailing records
Communicate with clients and call Maryland Registers of Wills offices about case status, documentation, and filing requirements
Help identify and inventory estate assets and coordinate estate-related withdrawals as directed
Keep electronic and physical case files complete and well organized
Use Clio and Microsoft 365 to manage documents, convert files to PDF, and maintain case records
Provide general administrative and legal support as needed
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