Legal Office Manager / Paralegal
Wiener & Slater, PLLC — Burlington, VT
Full-time Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours
Compensation: $65,000–$85,000/year, commensurate with experience, plus discretionary bonuses
Wiener & Slater is a small, growing, client-focused law firm in Burlington concentrating on real estate and estate planning. We’re looking for a dependable, organized Legal Office Manager / Paralegal to keep our office running smoothly and serve as the welcoming first point of contact for our clients. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced attorneys, take real ownership of how the office operates, and play a central role in delivering the kind of service our clients remember.
What You’ll Do
- Greet clients and manage front-desk and phone operations with warmth and professionalism
- Handle firm bookkeeping in QuickBooks — invoicing, billing, and tracking payments
- Prepare and send retainer agreements and engagement letters
- Support attorneys with real estate transactions, legal drafting, document preparation, and file management
- Maintain attorney calendars and track deadlines
- Manage administrative operations, staff, workflow, and office supplies
- Provide administrative and organizational support for estate planning and probate matters
- Support firm-wide initiatives that strengthen communication, efficiency, and organizational culture
- Assist with firm marketing, website management, and special projects as needed, such as managing new website creation
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication and a professional, client-ready demeanor
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy, fast-paced office
- Experience with QuickBooks or comparable bookkeeping/accounting software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential client information
Preferred (a plus, not required):
- Prior experience in a law firm or other professional-services office
- Familiarity with legal terminology, document formatting, and e-filing
- Paralegal certificate or relevant coursework
- Exposure to real estate or estate planning matters
What We Offer
- A collaborative small-firm culture where your work is visible and valued
- A varied, central role — no two days look quite the same
- Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys
- 401(k) plan with employer match of up to 4% on employee contributions
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Health insurance
- 10 days paid time off and 5 paid sick days; firm holidays follow bank holidays
How to Apply
Email your resume and a brief note about why this role interests you to [email protected] with ‘Legal Office Manager / Paralegal’ in the subject line.
Wiener & Slater Law Offices, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.