Estate Planning Legal Assistant — Detail‑Oriented Pro

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

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.