Legal Assistant

We’re looking for someone with a background as a legal assistant—someone who’s organized, detail-oriented, and always thinking two steps ahead. If you love helping others, staying on top of details, and getting things done efficiently, this role is made for you.

START DATE: December 1, 2025

COMPENSATION: $27.50 PER HOUR / 4 DAY WORK WEEK

Schedule

Full-time (32 hours per week / 4 days per week)

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Monday – Thursday or Tuesday – Friday

LOCATION

IN OFFICE

Crider Law Group is a client-focused estate planning firm, serving families across California and Texas. At Crider Law Group, we combine the professionalism of a law firm with the empathy of a family-focused practice. Each day, we dedicate ourselves to protecting family legacies with clarity, strategy, and heart – and we’re growing!

We’re hiring a compassionate, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide a concierge level service to our clients during some of life’s toughest moments. We’re looking for someone who brings positive energy and a team-first attitude into every workday. This role is fast‑paced and people‑focused, perfect for an individual who thrives on staying organized and keeping things moving.

Print and assemble client estate planning documents for easy client signature, an average of 25 binders per month. Review each signature page for accuracy and mark each signature line with a sticky to identify where the client needs to sign.

• Binders must be prepared 48 hours prior to the scheduled signature meeting in California and one week in advance for signature meetings in Texas.

Reach out to clients via phone or email to schedule follow-up meetings, provide case updates, and confirm document receipt. Once the client has signed their documents, scan the signed copies to their folder prior to preparing and mailing the USB drive to them.

• Acknowledge document receipt within 12 hours of receipt.
• Schedule follow ups within 12 hours of initial meeting.

Lead one‑hour "Initial Design" calls via Zoom with prospective clients with patience, compassion, and 5‑star service.

• 9 out of 10 new clients rate the "Initial Design" Zoom as "meeting or exceeding expectations" based on an automated Zoom survey at the end of the client session.

Check online court system daily for probate notes. Review the notes to determine whether any review is needed by the attorney or whether to schedule a hearing.

• Schedule hearing or time in attorney's calendar to review probates notes within 12 hours of a court update.

• You love structure and keeping things running smoothly
• You ask great questions and dig deeper to get the full story
• You stay composed under pressure and put others at ease
• You adapt quickly and find solutions when plans change
• You catch small mistakes without getting too stuck in the weeds
• 1–2 years experience working in an administrative role in legal industry

• 4-Day Workweek
• 14 Days Paid Time Off Annual Benefit (accrues monthly)
• Annual payout of unused balance
• 14 Paid US Holidays

• Apply online
• The ALL IN Assessment (Approximately 35 minutes)
• Initial Interview via Zoom (Approximately 15 minutes)
• Online Skills Test (Approximately 15 minutes)
• Virtual Interview (Approximately 1.5 hours)
• Team Shadow Day "Experience a Day in the Life with Us" (4 hours PAID)