Legal Assistant (Estate Planning)

HYBRID - Legal Assistant (Estate Planning) for Established Full Service Firm!!

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Salary : $65,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are a full service law firm with over over 160 years of experience. We have offices in seven offices in Michigan, New York, and Washington, D.C. and we have played a prominent role in the development and growth of many industries and have over 8,000 geographically diverse clients that are active in national and international markets. We work in many industries including advertising, automotive, banking and financial services, construction, energy, health care, insurance, manufacturing, media, pharmaceuticals, professional services, publishing, real estate, retail and wholesale distribution, technology, transportation, and utilities.

Why join us?

We offer the following benefits :

• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with generous Firm Bonus
• Term Life Insurance and AD&D & Travel Accident Term Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care Insurance
• 401k with 3% Employer Contribution
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Unlimited Vacation
• Lawyer Flexible Practice / Reduced Schedule Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Pregnancy Loss Paid Leave
• Banking & Financial Institution Relationships
• Discounted Home Office Equipment
• Work Anniversary Recognition
• Paid Parking
• Flexible Spending Program
• Associate Attorney Student Load Repayment Program
• IVF / Fertility Coverage
• Adoption Assistance

Job Details

Are you an experienced legal assistant with a passion for estate planning? Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple tasks at once? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a Permanent Legal Assistant to join our busy estate planning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals in a supportive and challenging environment.

Responsibilities :

1. Assisting with the drafting and editing of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.

2. Managing client files and documents in an organized and efficient manner.

3. Maintaining and managing attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, court dates, and deadlines.

4. Assisting with client correspondence, including drafting letters and emails.

5. Preparing and processing expense reports.

6. Coordinating and scheduling conference rooms for meetings and depositions.

7. Providing dictation support for attorneys.

8. Assisting with estate planning matters, including the preparation of wills, trusts, and estate tax returns.

9. Utilizing legal software, including MS Office Suite, HotDocs, and ProSystems FX Tax.

Qualifications :

1. A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a legal administrative assistant, in the field of estate planning.

2. Strong legal writing and drafting skills.

3. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

4. Strong interpersonal and client relations skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff.

5. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

6. Experience with legal software, including HotDocs and ProSystems FX Tax is preferred.

7. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

8. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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