Legal Assistant

Our client, a well-established Dallas law firm located in Uptown is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with strong Trusts & Estates, and/or Probate experience who is looking for a sophisticated practice environment, a collaborative team, and the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. The Role The Legal Assistant will provide support to attorneys in the Trusts & Estates section, primarily for probate matters, with some involvement in trusts & estates litigation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy law firm environment. Responsibilities Support attorneys with probate and estate administration matters from inception through completion Prepare, organize, and file probate pleadings and related legal documents Assist with court filings, deadlines, correspondence, and case management Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other professionals Maintain organized and accurate electronic and paper files Assist with discovery and other litigation-related matters as needed Manage attorney calendars, meetings, deadlines, and day-to-day administrative needs Provide additional support on Trusts & Estates matters as needed Qualifications 4+ years of legal assistant experience Strong experience supporting probate matters is highly preferred Some litigation experience is a plus Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard legal technology Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player What's Offered Great Uptown Dallas location Competitive salary based on experience Professional, collaborative work environment Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and a sophisticated client base The Firm believes in taking care of their employees by offering an exceptional benefits package that includes: 401(k) with 5% company match 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer HSA contributions Three weeks of paid vacation Ten paid holidays Paid parental leave Paid parking or transit subsidy Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance Identity theft protection Critical illness and accident coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Concierge health advocate service Cerami Search Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are evaluated based on qualifications without regard to any protected status under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr