Trust & Estates Legal Assistant

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Job description

This temp to hire position will play a vital role in supporting attorneys with trust and estate planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled legal assistant with a strong understanding of these practice areas to gain valuable experience at a prestigious firm.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys

• Draft and prepare legal documents

• Assist attorneys with trust and estate planning documents and transactions

• Conduct legal research

• Manage and maintain client files electronically and in hard copy, ensuring all documents are readily accessible and organized.

• Prepare and manage attorney timekeeping, billing, and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm policies.

• Coordinate communication with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals

• Perform other legal and administrative tasks as assigned.

• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work performed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant in trust and estate planning

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience with legal research databases a plus.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and client service skills.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also collaborating effectively with attorneys and other team members.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Pay Details: $20.00 to $32.00 per hour

Search managed by: Nkechi Mabray

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

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