Estate Planning Legal Assistant - Detail-Oriented & Client-Facing

Huck Bouma, PC; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Huck Bouma, PC, a leading western suburban Chicago law firm, seeks an estate planning secretary with 3–5 years of experience to join its Estate Planning Group. The role emphasizes attention to detail, deadline-oriented performance, and meaningful client interaction.

The ideal candidate will handle document preparation, calendar management, and routine client communications, leveraging Word, Excel, and specialized tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in estate planning matters.
• Experience with sophisticated estate planning and estate administration.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support estate planning group with document preparation and client correspondence.
• Manage calendars, deadlines and scheduling for attorneys.
• Coordinate client communications and file upkeep using legal software.

Skills

Detail oriented

Deadline oriented

Client interaction

Tools

WordPerfect

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

WealthCounsel

Time Matters

Juris

Job description

Huck Bouma, PC, a leading western suburban Chicago law firm, seeks an estate planning secretary with 3–5 years of experience to join its Estate Planning Group. The role emphasizes attention to detail, deadline-oriented performance, and meaningful client interaction.

The ideal candidate will handle document preparation, calendar management, and routine client communications, leveraging Word, Excel, and specialized tools.