Legal Assistant - Trust/Estate (Dallas)

Job ID#: 38341 Legal Assistant (Trust/Estate Planning) Job Requirements 5+ years of on-the-job experience necessary to perform complex administrative duties in a professional setting. Skills and Knowledge Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Knowledge of legal billing software (preferably Aderant) Ability to type at a level of 70 WPM Excellent verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail with superior proofreading abilities Working knowledge of creating and editing legal documents Strong understanding of the county and state court systems Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment Duties and Responsibilities Work with a variety of assigned attorneys and practice group areas as needed Organize and maintain correspondence, documents, and computer-based files Calendar deadlines, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings and hearings Deliver messages and coordinate teleconferences, conferences, and consultation calls Coordinate travel (flights and hotels), and submit reimbursement requests Prepare documents including correspondence, pleadings, discovery, formations, and deeds Document production (including Bates labeling, redacting) Arrange various support services (e.g., courier deliveries, document processing center assistance, conference room reservations) Work on complex organizational charts File on Secretary of State website, determine name availability Write and deposit checks for the estate account Prepare electronic closing binders Assist attorneys with trial and deposition preparation, as well as the preparation of private offering documents Arrange attendance for CLE course and keep track of attorney CLE hours Review, correct, and disburse pre-bills and invoices #J-18808-Ljbffr