Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Trusts & Estates

LHH is supporting a Tampa-based law firm in identifying an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Trusts & Estates department. This role provides high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and ensures efficient delivery of estate planning and administration services.

• Manage daily schedules for assigned attorneys, including appointments, meetings, and travel.
• Anticipate needs and support attorneys by staying ahead of deadlines and workflow requirements.
• Draft, edit, and proofread documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests.
• Input, review, edit, and finalize time entries in the firm’s time entry system.
• Handle monthly billing processes, including prebill review, narrative edits, and matter inquiries.
• Open new matters, perform conflict checks, and maintain organized client and attorney files.
• Prepare files for off-site storage and maintain strong records‑management practices.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all firm and client matters.

• Minimum 3 years of Trusts & Estates experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with document management and time entry systems is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with excellent grammar, spelling, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Professional, client‑focused demeanor.
• Billing experience (including e‑billing) strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

• Parking stipend provided
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Group Life and Long‑Term Disability
• Optional Employee‑Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)

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• California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance