Benefits/Perks

Medical Benefits

Paid vacation (after one year of employment)

Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

Our law office is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. We focus on trust and estate planning, probate, and related matters. Experience in conservatorships and guardianships is a plus.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a busy legal environment. While prior legal experience is preferred, we are willing to train a qualified candidate who demonstrates a strong work ethic, excellent writing and communication skills, and the ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

Schedule appointments and maintain attorney calendars

Assist with preparation of estate planning and probate documents

Draft correspondence and emails

Assist with formatting legal documents and filing with court

Communicate with clients in a professional and client-centered manner

Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems

Sort and scan mail

Coordinate with courts and vendors as needed

Maintain office procedures and assist with administrative tasks

Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish (required)

Prior experience in trust and estate planning, probate, conservatorship, or guardianship matters preferred

We will consider candidates without prior legal experience who demonstrate:

Strong work ethic

Excellent writing and communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly and take initiative

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; experience with Clio, Dialpad, and Adobe Acrobat is a plus

Highly organized with strong time management skills

Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information