Estate Planning Legal Assistant - Hybrid Work

Hiring & Empowering Solutions; Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Collaborative legal team

Estate planning exposure

Client-focused work

Professional growth

Job summary

Hiring & Empowering Solutions is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant for a hybrid role in Windsor, CO. You will support attorneys with administrative and legal tasks, coordinate client matters, and manage documents from intake to completion.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a legal assistant role, strong communication, and attention to detail. Experience in estate planning, probate, trusts, or elder law is a plus; training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant or related administrative experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients in a professional and empathetic manner
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new legal technology and case-management systems
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with attorneys and the legal team
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information
• Previous experience in a law firm (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and the legal team.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and client materials.
• Assist with estate planning and related matters from intake through completion.
• Assist with preparation and organization of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate client meetings, document signings, and follow-up communications.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding appointments, documents, case status, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized client files (electronic and physical).
• Track deadlines, appointments, outstanding documents, and follow-up items.
• Assist with probate and estate administration matters as needed; assist with billing and time entry.
• Protect confidential client information and maintain professionalism.
• Support attorneys and the team with additional projects as needed.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Client communication

Tech skills

Independent work

Discretion

Law firm experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Hiring & Empowering Solutions is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant for a hybrid role in Windsor, CO. You will support attorneys with administrative and legal tasks, coordinate client matters, and manage documents from intake to completion.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a legal assistant role, strong communication, and attention to detail. Experience in estate planning, probate, trusts, or elder law is a plus; training is available for the right candidate.