Legal Assistant Trust Estates

A well-established law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its busy Trusts & Estates practice
. This role is primarily administrative and is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing files and client documentation in a professional office environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Opening and closing client files and maintaining accurate file organization (both electronic and physical)
• Preparing standard correspondence and assisting with basic estate planning documents from templates
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail and coordinating document execution
• Scheduling appointments and assisting with client communications
• Supporting attorneys and paralegals with general administrative tasks within the practice
• Maintaining calendars and assisting with document tracking for estate planning matters

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a law firm or professional office preferred (trusts & estates experience is a plus)
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Comfortable working with document management systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Notary Public certification is a plus or willingness to obtain

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the operational side of a law practice and takes pride in keeping files and processes running smoothly.

Compensation:
$65,000-$85,000 per year