Trust & Probate Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Soto Law Group, APC, where we're more than just a legal team—we're a collaborative family. Our firm thrives on trust, innovation, and a supportive work environment. We're seeking a dedicated Legal assistant with experience in Trust and Probate Litigation. As a legal assistant, you will empower our attorneys and paralegals in delivering exceptional service to clients. You'll be at the heart of our operations, managing communications, scheduling, and document preparation in the Probate and Trust litigation arena. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring our legal team meets deadlines and maintains the high standards clients expect.

Your experience or interest in Trust Administration and Probate/Trust Litigation will be a significant asset to our team. We're looking for someone who is tech-savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and various legal programs, and who possesses a strong work ethic and outstanding client relationship skills. At Soto Law Group, we value work-life balance, personal growth, and career development. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to a vibrant team, we want to hear from you. Let's build something great together. Compensation:

$27 - $32 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
• Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
• Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently

Qualifications:

• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills

• Experience in Trust and Probate Litigation, with a strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation.
• Ability to draft, proofread, and manage legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and subpoenas with precision.
• Proven track record of effectively managing schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for legal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software, ensuring seamless document management and communication.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with clients, attorneys, and external vendors.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research under the guidance of attorneys and paralegals, enhancing case preparation and strategy development.

About Company

We are a collaborative team of professionals. We work hard, and we play together too! It's a friendly office where we trust each other and value a work-life balance. We support personal and career development and also have quarterly team-building events.

Your experience and/or desire to work in the areas of Estate Planning, Special Needs, Conservatorships, Trust Administration, Probate and Trust Litigation will add value to our team. We leverage technology and are looking for someone comfortable with Microsoft Office and various legal programs. You will have a strong work ethic, be highly organized, and have exceptional client relationship skills.