Estate Planning Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

401(k)

Paid parking

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking an Estate Planning Legal Assistant for a well-established downtown St. Louis law firm.

This role opens opportunities in estate planning, probate, or trust and estate administration and welcomes applicants with varying levels of experience, including internship completion. You will assist attorneys and paralegals with drafting, filing, and document management while maintaining client files in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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 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 verbal communication

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaborative work style

Estate planning experience

Internship experience in estate_pln

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

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

This position offers a 35-hour work week, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k), and paid parking.

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.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries.

Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

• 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.

We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)