Junior Paralegal

A boutique law firm in North Bethesda is seeking a Junior Paralegal to support a busy probate and estate administration practice. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional comfortable managing a high-volume, paper-driven caseload in a fast-paced environment.

• Support a caseload of 5-10 active estates at a time
• Prepare and file probate court documents with Maryland courts (paper filing only; no e-filing)
• Manage estate administration matters from opening through closing, including deadlines, asset tracking, and state withdrawals
• Draft client correspondence and estate-related letters; prepare and send physical mailings
• Coordinate with the Registers of Wills office by phone regarding case status and filing requirements
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client communication
• Maintain organized case files in both physical and electronic formats
• Manage documents and records using Clio and Microsoft 365, including PDF conversion and file organization

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9a-5p (on site)