Legal Assistant - Trusts and Estates OOJ - 35846
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Hatch Global Search is hiring a Legal Assistant - Trusts and Estates OOJ - 35846. A Legal Assistant in Trusts and Estates assists lawyers with legal document preparation for wills, trusts, and estate administration. Responsibilities include client communication, file management, and other administrative tasks. The role provides critical administrative and paralegal support to estate planning attorneys at a well-established law firm.
Key focus areas include Provide administrative support, including scheduling, document management, and client communication, Draft, proofread, and organize legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, and Assist with estate administration tasks, including probate filings and beneficiary communications.
Successful candidates bring Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, and Independent And Team Work Ability. Important skills include Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Office Suite, Legal Practice Management Software, and Communication. Preferred (not required): Administrative Support, Scheduling, Document Management, and Client Communication.
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A Legal Assistant in Trusts and Estates typically assists lawyers with the preparation of legal documents related to wills, trusts, and estate administration. They may also be involved in client communication, file management, and other administrative tasks.
Legal Assistant - Trusts and Estates
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Provide administrative support, including scheduling, document management, and client communication.
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Draft, proofread, and organize legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
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Assist with estate administration tasks, including probate filings and beneficiary communications.
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Conduct legal research and prepare summaries for attorney review.
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Coordinate with courts, financial institutions, and government agencies as needed.
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Maintain and update client files in compliance with firm policies.
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Assist with billing, expense tracking, and other administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications
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Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in estate planning, trust administration, or elder law preferred.
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Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software (experience with Clio, WealthCounsel, or HotDocs is a plus).
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Having a notary is a plus.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Why is This a Great Opportunity
Our client is a well-established law firm that concentrates on estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and special needs planning. They are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide critical administrative and paralegal support to their estate planning attorneys.
Salary is up to $75,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
OOJ - 35846
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