Estate Planning & Trusts Legal Assistant — Client Services

Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP in Wichita, KS seeks an Estate/Trust Legal Assistant to support attorneys in preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related documents. You will handle client communications, document gathering, and probate/trust administration under attorney supervision.

You will draft, organize, and file documents, coordinate meetings, track billable hours, and assist with filings and closings. Strong writing and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Has 2 or more years of work experience as an estate/trust legal assistant or in estate/trust settlement.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent Microsoft and PDF software knowledge and skills
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization of workload skills
• Detail oriented with excellent proofreading skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, estate planning and many other documents
• Investigate facts and law related to client matter including public records and social media
• Organize and update client matter file
• Meet with clients, attorneys, and other professionals regarding client matters
• Direct communication with clients
• E-file in state and federal courts as well as with government offices
• Calendar meetings and hearing dates
• Track billable hours
• Assist with entity formation, title review, and closings

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Proofreading

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF software

Job description

Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP in Wichita, KS seeks an Estate/Trust Legal Assistant to support attorneys in preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related documents. You will handle client communications, document gathering, and probate/trust administration under attorney supervision.

You will draft, organize, and file documents, coordinate meetings, track billable hours, and assist with filings and closings. Strong writing and organizational skills are required.