Legal Assistant

PrincePerelson and Associates; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and disability

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Paid time off

Job summary

PrincePerelson & Associates in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a seasoned Legal Assistant to support attorneys in tax, trusts, estate planning, and probate. This on-site, full-time position offers an annual salary of $60K-$84K and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will draft and file estate planning documents, manage calendars, coordinate meetings, assist with estate and gift tax returns, and interact professionally with clients and courts.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal assistant experience, preferably in tax, trusts and estates, probate, or transactional law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, and document preparation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, anticipate needs, and work independently.
• Utah Notary Public commission or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, proofread, and format estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and related documents.
• Prepare probate petitions, court filings, orders, letters testamentary, and supporting documentation.
• Research county recorder records and prepare and electronically record deeds.
• Coordinate client meetings, signing appointments, document execution, and follow-up activities.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court hearings, and client appointments.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical client files and ensure documents are accurately prepared and filed.
• Assist with estate and gift tax return preparation, including Forms 706 and 709, using applicable software.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
• Support billing, time entry, invoicing, attorney licensing renewals, and continuing legal education requirements.
• Handle confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Associate degree or two-year degree preferred

Utah Notary Public commission or ability to obtain one

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Salary: $60K-$84K/yr Annually | Salt Lake City, UT | On-Site | Full-Time

Elevate Your Legal Career

Looking for a role where your legal expertise, attention to detail, and organizational skills truly make a difference? Join a professional legal team supporting attorneys in tax, trusts, estate planning, and probate. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that helps individuals and families plan for the future and protect their legacies.

We’re seeking an experienced, proactive Legal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced professional environment, takes pride in producing exceptional work, and knows how to keep complex matters moving seamlessly.

What’s in It for You?

• Annual salary: $60K-$84K, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and additional employee benefits.
• Opportunities to work closely with attorneys and clients on sophisticated legal matters.
• A collaborative professional environment where accuracy, initiative, and attention to detail are valued.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, revise, proofread, and format estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and related documents.
• Prepare probate petitions, court filings, orders, letters testamentary, and supporting documentation.
• Research county recorder records and prepare and electronically record deeds.
• Coordinate client meetings, signing appointments, document execution, and follow-up activities.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court hearings, and client appointments.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical client files and ensure documents are accurately prepared and filed.
• Assist with estate and gift tax return preparation, including Forms 706 and 709, using applicable software.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
• Support billing, time entry, invoicing, attorney licensing renewals, and continuing legal education requirements.
• Handle confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Three or more years of legal assistant experience, preferably in tax, trusts and estates, probate, or transactional law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, with the ability to learn legal and document management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, and document preparation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, anticipate needs, and work independently.
• A commitment to confidentiality and exceptional client service.
• Experience with estate planning, probate administration, deeds, or tax-related legal work strongly preferred.
• An associate degree or other two-year degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Utah Notary Public commission or the ability to obtain one.

Experience with electronic deed recording and estate or gift tax preparation software is a plus.

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you’re an experienced Legal Assistant who enjoys being an indispensable part of a high-performing legal team, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail to a role where your contributions matter.

PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all provisions of the EEO and ADA laws. We do not discriminate in our employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and sexual identity), age, genetic information, parental status, military status, disability, or any non-merit-based factors or other federal, state, or locally protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.