Legal Assistant (Entry-Level)

Law Office of Lena A Clark • Frederick, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Law Office of Lena A. Clark is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and resourceful Legal Assistant to join our Estate Planning and Probate law firm in downtown Frederick, Maryland (this is an in-office position). This full-time position will support two attorneys and an experienced Estate Planning Legal Assistant. Our legal assistants play a critical role in the firm and are trusted with meaningful responsibilities in the estate planning process. Open and close client files Draft Estate Planning documents Coordinate and schedule Estate Planning document signings Maintain attorney calendars and assist with inbox management Manage client information and maintain organized client files Support attorneys and team members with administrative and case-related tasks Obtain a Maryland Notary Public commission (required; the firm will reimburse the cost) Serve as a backup to the intake department when they are short-staffed Help keep the firm running smoothly by supporting the team wherever needed Who are we looking for? Someone who: Wants to work in the heart of downtown Frederick and build a long-term career with opportunities for growth Is highly detail-oriented with strong spelling and written communication skills Enjoys organization, checklists, and keeping systems running smoothly Can follow detailed instructions carefully Is comfortable navigating and troubleshooting Mac computers without assistance. Has a college degree. Legal experience is welcome but not required. You are welcome to apply here, but this is how you can immediately stand out from the crowd: Prepare a cover letter with no more than two paragraphs and a closing sentence. In the first paragraph, describe your legal assistant/other office experience and confirm that the compensation range listed in the posting is acceptable to you. In the second paragraph, explain your ties to Frederick County and where you see yourself in 5 years. As a closing sentence, please write, “I have read the instructions in the job posting and have followed the instructions.” Email your resume and cover letter in PDF format to admin at lenaclarklegal dot com. The email's subject line should be your last name (all caps), followed by the position you are applying for in lowercase, followed by one word you would use to describe yourself in all caps (for example, SMITH legal assistant AWESOME).

Requirements

• Wants to work in the heart of downtown Frederick and build a long-term career with opportunities for growth
• Is highly detail-oriented with strong spelling and written communication skills
• Enjoys organization, checklists, and keeping systems running smoothly
• Can follow detailed instructions carefully
• Is comfortable navigating and troubleshooting Mac computers without assistance.
• Has a college degree.
• Obtain a Maryland Notary Public commission (required; the firm will reimburse the cost)

Nice To Haves

• Legal experience is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Open and close client files
• Draft Estate Planning documents
• Coordinate and schedule Estate Planning document signings
• Maintain attorney calendars and assist with inbox management
• Manage client information and maintain organized client files
• Support attorneys and team members with administrative and case-related tasks
• Obtain a Maryland Notary Public commission (required; the firm will reimburse the cost)
• Serve as a backup to the intake department when they are short-staffed
• Help keep the firm running smoothly by supporting the team wherever needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level