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Estate Planning Legal Assistant

$37k - $75k
Full-time

Orion Placement

Pay: $37000.00 - $75000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join an established respected law firm with a collaborative and supportive team.
  • Work alongside experienced estate planning attorneys on meaningful matters involving families trusts and estates.
  • Enjoy direct client interaction and the opportunity to make a positive difference in peoples lives.
  • Develop your legal support skills while gaining exposure to sophisticated estate planning and administration work.
  • Receive competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

Location: Wheaton IL. This position begins on-site providing the opportunity to collaborate closely with our estate planning team. A partial hybrid arrangement may be considered in the future depending on firm needs and approval.

Note: Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience supporting estate planning or estate administration matters in a legal environment. Proficiency in WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

About Us

Confidential are an established suburban Chicago law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate important legal and financial decisions. Our Estate Planning Practice Group takes pride in delivering personalized client service in a collaborative professional environment where every team member plays an important role.

Job Description

  • Support estate planning attorneys with the preparation formatting and organization of legal documents.
  • Assist with wills trusts powers of attorney estate administration documents and related correspondence.
  • Coordinate client communications appointments document requests and follow-ups.
  • Maintain organized client files calendars deadlines and legal records.
  • Prepare and proofread documents using WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Work closely with attorneys and colleagues to ensure timely completion of client matters.
  • Provide professional welcoming and responsive service to clients and referral sources.

Qualifications

  • 2 years of estate planning or estate administration legal support experience.
  • Experience preparing and managing legal documents.
  • Proficiency in WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and client service skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.
  • Experience with WealthCounsel Time Matters or Juris preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe a great workplace starts with supportive colleagues meaningful work and opportunities to grow. Youll be part of a team that values your contributions encourages collaboration and takes pride in helping clients through important life offer comprehensive benefits including employer-supported medical insurance optional dental and vision coverage and additional employee benefits.

JPC-2699

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 2 yrs of estate planning/administration legal support exp

Submission Email / Name: Mary and Aaron: ;

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established suburban Chicago law firm seeking Estate Planning Legal Assistant for wills trusts estate administration legal documentation and client communications. Requires 2 years estate planning/administration support experience WordPerfect Word and Excel. Wheaton IL; on-site initially.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Estate Planning Legal Assistant - Huck Bouma PC - JPC-2699 - source

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  • Client job title: Estate Planning Legal Assistant

  • Location: Wheaton IL

  • On-site hybrid remote: On-site

  • Experience: 2

  • Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Estate Planning Legal Assistant Estate Planning Secretary Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Estate Administration Assistant Estate Planning Paralegal

  • # of hires needed: 1

Vacancy posted 16 days ago
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