Legal Assistant

Cerami Search Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Transit subsidy

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Concierge health advocate

Job summary

Cermi Search Group in Dallas (Uptown) seeks an experienced Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant to support attorneys in probate matters and some estates litigation. The role emphasizes organization, proactivity, and discretion in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in a legal assistant role, probate experience preferred, and strong communication skills to interact with clients and courts. A professional, team-oriented candidate will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal assistant experience.
• Strong probate experience preferred.
• Some litigation experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with probate and estate administration matters from inception through completion.
• Prepare, organize, and file probate pleadings and related legal documents.
• Assist with court filings, deadlines, correspondence, and case management.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic and paper files.
• Assist with discovery and other litigation-related matters as needed.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, deadlines, and day-to-day administrative needs.
• Provide additional support on Trusts & Estates matters as needed.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Independence

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a well-established Dallas law firm located in Uptown is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with strong Trusts & Estates, and/or Probate experience who is looking for a sophisticated practice environment, a collaborative team, and the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

The Role

The Legal Assistant will provide support to attorneys in the Trusts & Estates section, primarily for probate matters, with some involvement in trusts & estates litigation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy law firm environment.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys with probate and estate administration matters from inception through completion

Prepare, organize, and file probate pleadings and related legal documents

Assist with court filings, deadlines, correspondence, and case management

Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other professionals

Maintain organized and accurate electronic and paper files

Assist with discovery and other litigation-related matters as needed

Manage attorney calendars, meetings, deadlines, and day-to-day administrative needs

Provide additional support on Trusts & Estates matters as needed

Qualifications

4+ years of legal assistant experience

Strong experience supporting probate matters is highly preferred

Some litigation experience is a plus

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard legal technology

Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player

What's Offered

Great Uptown Dallas location

Competitive salary based on experience

Professional, collaborative work environment

Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and a sophisticated client base

The Firm believes in taking care of their employees by offering an exceptional benefits package that includes:

401(k) with 5% company match

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer HSA contributions

Three weeks of paid vacation

Ten paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Paid parking or transit subsidy

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

Identity theft protection

Critical illness and accident coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Concierge health advocate service

Cerami Search Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are evaluated based on qualifications without regard to any protected status under applicable law.