About the Role

Selzer Gurvitch is a well-established, mid-size commercial law firm with over 40 years of history serving individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth clients across the mid-Atlantic region. Our Trusts & Estates practice is one of our core strengths, and we are growing.

We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant who wants to do meaningful work in a collegial, professional environment. You will work closely with experienced estate planning and trust administration attorneys, contributing to every stage of the client experience – from intake through the execution and administration of complex estate plans.

What You Will Do

• Prepare first drafts of estate planning documents, including Wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives using document drafting software
• Coordinate document finalization: editing, printing, arranging notaries and witnesses, indexing for vault storage, and assembling estate planning portfolios
• Handle client intake, conflict checks, and engagement letter preparation
• Obtain Tax ID numbers for estates and trusts; record deeds
• Maintain and organize client files in accordance with firm procedures
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule client meetings
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and financial institutions
• Process expense reports and gather supporting documentation as requested

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds. Here is what will set you up for success:

• Experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a related administrative role supporting attorneys — Trusts & Estates experience is a strong plus, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Comfort with technology: experience with document management systems (e.g., iManage), document production tools (e.g., WealthCounsel), e-signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign), recording services (e.g., Simplifile), or time and billing software (e.g., TABS) is a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail — you manage competing deadlines without dropping the ball
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; you interact with clients and colleagues with warmth and professionalism
• High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Notary Public certification, or willingness to obtain one
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, but equivalent professional experience is equally valued

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with your experience
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• A collegial, professional environment where your contributions are recognized
• Real opportunities to grow your skills and career alongside a talented legal team

Schedule & Location

This is a full-time, on-site position (5 days per week) based at our office in Bethesda, Maryland.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to [email protected]. Professional references and a background check will be required prior to an offer of employment.

About Selzer Gurvitch

For more than 40 years, Selzer Gurvitch has served businesses, real estate investors, developers, lenders, and families throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Our practice spans transactional real estate, commercial lending, business law, tax, estate planning, family law, and litigation. We are a firm that gets to know its clients – and takes pride in relationships that last. We are now in an exciting period of strategic growth, and the attorneys who join us now will help define what the firm looks like for the next 40 years.