Estate Planning Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Wheaton (IL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an Estate Planning Legal Assistant for a well-established western suburban Chicago law firm. This full-time, onsite role in Wheaton, IL supports attorneys with sophisticated estate planning and administration matters and involves significant client interaction.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of estate planning experience and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Competenze

• 3+ years of estate planning experience required.
• Experience supporting estate administration matters preferred.
• Proficiency in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Mansioni

• Support attorneys with sophisticated estate planning and estate administration matters.
• Prepare, revise, and format estate planning documents and correspondence.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and other administrative needs for the practice group.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide professional, responsive assistance.
• Maintain organized client files and documentation.
• Assist attorneys and the Estate Planning Practice Group with day-to-day administrative needs.

Conoscenze

Estate planning experience

Client interaction

Attention to detail

Communication

Strumenti

WealthCounsel

Time Matters

Juris

Microsoft Word

Excel

WordPerfect

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Estate Planning Legal Assistant

An established western suburban Chicago law firm is seeking an Estate Planning Legal Assistant to join their Estate Planning Practice Group. This is a full-time position supporting attorneys with sophisticated estate planning and estate administration matters, with significant client interaction.

The hours for this position are either 8:30 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This position is 100% onsite in Wheaton, IL. The salary range for this position is 55k-65k+, depending on experience.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience supporting estate planning matters and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Experience with estate administration is preferred. Knowledge of WealthCounsel, Time Matters, and Juris is a plus.

Job Duties

• Support attorneys with sophisticated estate planning and estate administration matters
• Prepare, revise, and format estate planning documents and correspondence
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and other administrative needs for the practice group
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide professional, responsive assistance
• Maintain organized client files and documentation
• Assist attorneys and the Estate Planning Practice Group with day-to-day administrative needs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estate planning experience required
• Experience supporting estate administration matters preferred
• Proficiency in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of WealthCounsel, Time Matters, and Juris is a plus
• Strong attention to detail with a deadline-oriented approachStrong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, positive attitude with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with significant client interaction

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)