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.
Skills Required
- Associate or technical degree in business, law, accounting, or administrative support required
- 3+ years of administrative experience in legal, consulting, or financial services
- Experience working in Trusts & Estates law or with ultra-high net worth individuals preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google products, and Clio
- Advanced skills in Excel
What We Do
At Compass, we drive organizational performance with proven HR consulting and business solutions that are as unique as the clients we serve. Our clients range from start-up organizations to Fortune 500 corporations in industries as diverse as health care, manufacturing, professional sports, technology, and more. We also offer an array of outsourced HR solutions to our clients. Our HR project solutions encompass all aspects of the employee life cycle. In addition, we partner with clients on other initiatives, such as defining business strategy, setting goal metrics, and developing customer excellence. Our mission is to create work environments where people thrive — all people. We believe embracing, celebrating, and advocating for a diverse and inclusive culture is the right thing to do and essential to all organizations. We champion conversations around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all aspects of the employee experience. Our passion is ensuring practices create a culture of dignity and respect.
Why Work With Us
Everywhere you turn at Compass, you meet professionals with incredible experience—people who share an unrelenting commitment to maximizing performance. And each one is always eager to share the knowledge and skills attained over storied careers. We’re driven to deliver real impact for our clients, and we’re just as passionate about driving success
