Legal Assistant

Ray Thomas; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

12+ paid holidays

Remote day once per week after six mos

37.5-hour workweek

Job summary

Ray Thomas is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support its Charlotte Tax, Trust & Estates team. The role involves preparing and editing legal documents, handling document production for tax and estate planning matters, and assisting with billing while managing calendars and client communication.

The position offers a collaborative environment with long-tenured colleagues, strong benefits, and a 37.5-hour workweek, with eligibility for one remote day per week after six months.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of legal administrative experience; flexible for the right candidate.
• Tax, trust, or estate planning experience is a strong plus.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Professional, team-oriented approach with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with document production for tax and estate planning matters.
• Handle attorney time entry and assist with billing.
• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and communicate with clients.

Skills

Legal administrative experience

Tax/trust/estate planning exposure

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Team-oriented mindset

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join a top-ranked national law firm where people build lasting careers. With a collaborative culture and many team members who have been with the firm for 20+ years, this is an opportunity to join an established, growing organization that invests in its people.

The firm is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support its Charlotte Tax, Trust & Estates team.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Strong employee retention: Work alongside colleagues who have built long-term careers with the firm.
• Welcoming company culture: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and positive working relationships.
• Excellent benefits and time off: Enjoy 18 days of PTO and 12+ paid holidays.
• Work-life balance: A 37.5-hour workweek, with eligibility for one remote day per week after the first six months.
• National platform: Build your career with a respected firm offering the resources of a large organization and a close-knit local team.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with document production for tax and estate planning matters.
• Handle attorney time entry and assist with billing.
• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and communicate with clients.

What we’re looking for:

• Prior legal administrative experience, ideally 1–3+ years; the firm is flexible on experience for the right candidate.
• Tax, trust, or estate planning experience is a strong plus. Other legal backgrounds are welcome.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• A professional, team-oriented approach and confidence communicating with attorneys and clients.