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Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant

🌟 Now Hiring: Legal Assistant – Trusts & EstatesAre you an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in Trusts & Estates? Do you enjoy providing high‑level support to attorneys and working with sophisticated clientele? If so, this opportunity may be a great fit for you. We’re partnering with a respected organization seeking a detail‑driven Legal Assistant to join its Trusts & Estates team. This role supports attorneys who work closely with high‑net‑worth clients, so strong communication skills and a polished, client‑focused approach are essential.⭐ What You’ll DoProactively manage attorneys’ schedules, anticipating needs in advanceDraft, edit, and proofread documents with a high level of accuracyMaintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logisticsProcess reimbursements, expense reports, and check requestsEnter, review, and finalize attorney time entries in the timekeeping systemManage monthly billing, including reviewing prebills and narrative editsOpen new matters, run conflict checks, and maintain organized filesHandle file maintenance, organization, and off‑site storage preparationMaintain strict confidentiality of all client and internal information⭐ What We’re Looking For3+ years of Trusts & Estates experience preferred, or 3+ years as an Executive Assistant/Secretary in a professional officeStrong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointExperience with document management and time entry systems (a plus)Excellent grammar, spelling, and communication abilitiesHighly organized with strong attention to detailAbility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasksClient‑focused mindsetBilling experience (including electronic billing) preferredBA/BS preferred, but not required⭐ Benefits & Additional DetailsMedical & Dental insuranceGroup Life & Long‑Term Disability401(k)17 days PTO💼 Compensation: $55,000 – $75,000

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