Estate Planning Legal Assistant | 35-Hour Week & Benefits

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 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.