Legal Assistant
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Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Estate Planning Legal Assistant to provide legal and administrative support to attorneys handling estate planning matters. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential client information professionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling estate planning matters.
- Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents.
- Assist with the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.
- Manage client files, records, and confidential information.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and other parties.
- Schedule client meetings, appointments, and follow-ups.
- Track deadlines and ensure documents and tasks are completed on time.
- Assist with collecting and organizing documents for estate planning matters.
- Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems.
- Perform legal research and other administrative tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar role preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document-management systems.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a professional law-office environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Estate planning or probate experience is highly preferred.
- Experience preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents.
- Familiarity with legal filing and document-management procedures.
Key Skills
- Estate Planning
- Legal Document Preparation
- Legal Research
- Client Communication
- File & Records Management
- Document Management
- Scheduling & Calendar Management
- Proofreading & Editing
- Confidentiality
- Organization & Time Management
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Professional work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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