Estate Planning Paralegal

IMPORTANT — A custom cover letter is mandatory for this position. Resumes without custom cover letters will be ignored. To be considered for this position, you must include a customized cover letter with your resume, including, at a minimum, your salary requirements, your specific reasons for wanting THIS position, and a statement confirming that you are not a smoker, do not live with a smoker, and do not wear fragrances.

The Farr Law Firm is a nationally recognized boutique Elder Law and Estate Planning firm serving clients throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Our practice focuses heavily on advanced estate planning, asset protection, and long‑term care planning for seniors and their families. We operate with a four‑day workweek, emphasizing sustainable, high‑quality client service over volume‑driven burnout. Our primary office is located in Fairfax City, Virginia, with an additional office in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and regular meeting locations in Rockville and Annapolis, Maryland, and Washington, DC.

We are seeking a full‑time Estate Planning and Elder Law Paralegal. The position is based primarily in our Fairfax office, with occasional travel to Fredericksburg and our other meeting locations. This role is well‑suited for an individual who enjoys direct, ongoing client interaction and is capable of managing matters after intake, through drafting and implementation, with minimal supervision.

• The fundamentals of estate planning and elder law as practiced by the firm
• Our proprietary drafting systems, including Hot Docs and internal templates
• Firm workflows for client communication, document execution, and trust funding

Prior experience in estate planning or elder law is not required. We provide comprehensive training on both the substantive law and the firm’s drafting and workflow systems. Successful candidates must be capable of learning complex material, applying it accurately, and following detailed systems with consistency. We invest heavily in training, but we expect intellectual engagement, careful listening, and a strong commitment to mastering the work.

• Genuinely motivated to help seniors and their families
• Reliable, consistent, and accountable
• Methodical, process‑driven, and detail‑focused
• Ethical, trustworthy, and discreet
• Empathetic without being emotionally reactive
• Curious and investigative by nature
• Comfortable collaborating within a team
• Humility, patience, emotional steadiness, and analytical precision

We maintain a smoke‑free and fragrance‑free environment. Applicants must be non‑smokers, must not live with a smoker, and must refrain from wearing fragrances  are also a pet‑friendly office, and well‑behaved dogs are welcome daily. This position is intended for someone seeking a long‑term professional home, not a temporary stop or résumé builder.

• Are you submitting your custom cover letter as required by this career posting?
• Are you able and willing to commute regularly to Fairfax, VA 22030, and travel occasionally to Fredericksburg, VA 22401, and other locations around the DMV area as needed?
• If you don’t already reside in the area, are you willing and able to relocate before starting work?

• Drafting estate planning documents using Hot Docs and the firm’s internal drafting systems
• Overseeing document signings and trust funding
• Assisting with elder law and Medicaid planning matters
• Opportunity to participate in advanced Medicaid crisis planning for qualified candidates

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional, courteous, and client‑focused demeanor
• The ability to manage priorities, deadlines, and workflow efficiently
• Comfort taking initiative while also following established systems
• A commitment to producing work that exceeds baseline expectations
• Intellectual honesty — knowing what you know, recognizing what you do not, and actively seeking to learn
• Sound judgment and discretion
• A cooperative, team‑oriented mindset
• A sense of humor and genuine appreciation for colleagues and clients (plus)

Compensation: $50,000 – $60,000 yearly