BakerHostetler is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join its Private Wealth Group in the Firm’s District of Columbia office. This is a non-exempt, in-office, position that reports to the Paralegal Manager and works with the attorneys and staff in the Firm’s Private Wealth Group. The ideal candidate will possess excellent people and organizational skills, and will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role requires creativity and the ability to think innovatively and exercise independent judgment when necessary while handling sensitive and confidential information.
Responsibilities
- Handling complex probate, trust and estate administration.
- Preparing federal gift and estate tax returns.
- Interfacing with clients and acting as liaison between clients/attorney and court/attorney.
- Delivering excellent work and superior service to the Firm’s clients, and contributing to the Firm’s reputation for excellence by providing highly efficient and effective support to the attorneys.
- Other duties as requested and assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Management preferred.
- A minimum of 1 year of law firm experience preferred.
- Relevant work experience up to 3 years as an Accountant, Bookkeeper or Finance Manager or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Advanced skills with Excel, Outlook and Word. Proven aptitude to learn new software applications such as GEMS.
- Interpersonal communication skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with attorneys, clients, and staff in person, by email and telephone. Ability to provide a high level of customer service and be able to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Must be detailed oriented, and able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $66,500 - $93,000. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to experience level, education/training, and relevant skills. The Firm does offer competitive benefits to include healthcare. More details are available at https://www.bakerlaw.com/careers/compensation-and-benefits/.
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Skills Required
- 1 year of law firm experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Management preferred
- Advanced skills with Excel, Outlook and Word
- Knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures
What We Do
Recognized as one of the top firms for client service and quality of legal services, BakerHostetler is a leading law firm that helps clients around the world address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues. With six core practice groups – Business, Digital Assets and Data Management, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Litigation, and Tax – the firm has lawyers in offices coast to coast, serving clients across the United States and in more than 100 countries. Baker & Hosteler LLP was founded in 1916 by Newton D. Baker, Joseph C. Hostetler and Thomas L. Sidlo. Today, we have more than 1,000 attorneys contributing to the success of our clients. The values they share are the same ideals on which our firm was founded: love and respect for the law, respect for each other, and the courage to make hard decisions on the basis of what they know to be right. BakerHostetler on Twitter: @BakerHostetler
