Legal Assistant

Trusts & Estates Legal AssistantOur 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 RoleThe 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.ResponsibilitiesSupport attorneys with probate and estate administration matters from inception through completionPrepare, organize, and file probate pleadings and related legal documentsAssist with court filings, deadlines, correspondence, and case managementCommunicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other professionalsMaintain organized and accurate electronic and paper filesAssist with discovery and other litigation-related matters as neededManage attorney calendars, meetings, deadlines, and day-to-day administrative needsProvide additional support on Trusts & Estates matters as neededQualifications4+ years of legal assistant experienceStrong experience supporting probate matters is highly preferredSome litigation experience is a plusExcellent organizational and time-management skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretionProficiency with Microsoft Office and standard legal technologyAbility to work independently while also being a strong team playerWhat's OfferedHybrid work scheduleGreat Uptown Dallas locationCompetitive salary based on experienceProfessional, collaborative work environmentOpportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and a sophisticated client baseBenefitsThe Firm believes in taking care of their employees by offering an exceptional benefits package that includes:401(k) with 5% company match100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployer HSA contributionsThree weeks of paid vacationTen paid holidaysPaid parental leavePaid parking or transit subsidyCompany-paid life insurance and AD&D coverageCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability insuranceIdentity theft protectionCerami Search Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are evaluated based on qualifications without regard to any protected status under applicable law.