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Exciting Opportunity Alert! Would you like to join a highly respected law firm in downtown Dallas supporting caring and collaborative attorneys? Our client is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Estate Planning Legal Assistant to join their firm. If you have a passion for the estate planning legal field, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and looking for a role that challenges and rewards you, then this might be the perfect fit!
As an Estate Planning Legal Assistant, you will have the opportunity to provide vital administrative support to multiple attorneys. They are known for exceptional commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, and you will play a key role in ensuring the attorneys have the support they need. Your dedication and attention to detail will be highly valued, and you will have the chance to make a significant impact in this firm. . This exciting opportunity comes with a generous compensation package, inclusive of salary, performance-based bonus, and full benefits with exceptional perks (parking is paid for and flexible hours!)
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, revise, and finalize various legal documents with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Compose, draft, and proofread correspondence, ensuring clarity, professionalism.
- Manage appointments and meetings, maintaining a conflict-free schedule and ensuring all attendees are notified and prepared.
- Plan and organize travel arrangements and business itineraries, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation.
- Professionally handle incoming calls, providing accurate information, resolving basic queries, and directing callers to the appropriate departments or staff members.
- Efficiently facilitate incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, scanning, and distributing documents in a timely manner.
- Establish, manage, and maintain organized filing systems, ensuring documents are properly archived and easily retrievable when needed.
- Organize and schedule conference calls, ensuring all necessary participants are informed, the meeting agenda is set, and technical arrangements are made.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as an estate planning legal or executive assistant, demonstrating your expertise in the legal field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), enabling you to efficiently produce high-quality documents.
- Experience using an electronic filing system is a plus
- Being a notary is a plus or open to becoming one with the firm’s assistance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to effectively communicate with clients, attorneys, and firm personnel.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and practices, demonstrating your deep understanding of the legal field.
- Ability to handle multiple calendars and draft administrative or court forms proficiently, showcasing your organizational and administrative skills.
- Experience with e-filing documents in federal and state courts, ensuring the efficient processing of legal documents.
If you are ready to take your legal career to the next level and make a significant impact in an outstanding law firm, apply now!
We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.