Estate Planning Practice Assistant — Onsite with Competitive Benefits

MendenFreiman LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MendenFreiman LLP in Atlanta, GA seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant for our Estate Planning Practice Group. The role is on-site and supports attorneys with secretarial and administrative tasks, document coordination, and client communication to ensure high-quality service.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal admin experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and practice management tools.

Qualifications

• In-office attendance required
• At least 5 years of legal administrative or legal assistant experience
• Strong attention to detail and professional attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of legal terminology and firm procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys and the Estate Planning Practice Group
• Prepare and distribute engagement letters, schedule meetings, and maintain attorney calendars
• Assist with client inquiries with professionalism and responsiveness
• Track follow-ups and maintain organized client communication
• Prepare and coordinate outgoing mail and correspondence
• Assist attorneys with preparing client-ready estate planning documents
• Maintain accurate client and matter records in firm systems
• Handle general office duties including scanning, filing, and document organization
• Answer and route incoming calls to appropriate personnel
• Provide back-up support to Receptionist and Estate Planning Coordinator as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Client service

Communication

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft 365

Document management software

Job description

MendenFreiman LLP in Atlanta, GA seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant for our Estate Planning Practice Group. The role is on-site and supports attorneys with secretarial and administrative tasks, document coordination, and client communication to ensure high-quality service.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal admin experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and practice management tools.