Estate Planning Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Paid parking

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an Estate Planning Legal Assistant to join its downtown St. Louis estate planning department. The role offers the chance to build a career in estate planning, probate, or trust administration in a well-established firm.

Open to candidates with varying levels of experience, including those who completed an estate planning internship and are eager to learn. The position emphasizes collaboration in a fast-paced environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Estate planning or probate experience is required.
• Internship experience or strong interest in estate planning encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals handling estate planning and estate administration matters.
• Draft, proofread, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with deeds, property record searches, and document management.
• Maintain client and matter files within the firm's systems.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, deadlines, and client communications.
• Process mail, FedEx shipments, invoices, and expense reports.
• Scan, organize, and maintain electronic files and estate planning documents.
• Assist with electronic court filings and other administrative tasks.
• Assist with notarization needs as required (notary certification is preferred but not required; the firm may assist the selected candidate in obtaining certification).

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work style

Estate planning experience

Internship experience encouraged

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

A well-established downtown St. Louis law firm is seeking an Estate Planning Legal Assistant to join its Estate Planning Department. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build or continue a career in estate planning, probate, or trust and estate administration. The firm is open to candidates with varying levels of experience, including those who have completed an estate planning internship and are eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals handling estate planning and estate administration matters
• Draft, proofread, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with deeds, property record searches, and document management
• Maintain client and matter files within the firm's systems
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, deadlines, and client communications
• Process mail, FedEx shipments, invoices, and expense reports
• Scan, organize, and maintain electronic files and estate planning documents
• Assist with electronic court filings and other administrative tasks
• Assist with notarization needs as required (notary certification is preferred but not required; the firm may assist the selected candidate in obtaining certification)

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Estate planning or probate experience is required
• Candidates with internship experience or a strong interest in estate planning are encouraged to apply

• 35-hour work week, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k), and paid parking.
• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.