Legal Assistant CorporateTrusts Estates

Connect Staffing, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in Atlanta to support attorneys in the Corporate practice. The role involves handling document-intensive work and providing high-level support to multiple attorneys.

Preference is strongly given to candidates with Trusts & Estates experience, including estate planning and probate. A background in corporate or transactional work is a plus, with excellent document production and meticulous organization required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of legal assistant or secretarial experience.
• Trusts & Estates experience strongly preferred, estate planning or probate counted.
• Corporate or transactional experience is a plus.
• Strong document production, proofreading and formatting skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys
• Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents
• Assist with trusts, estates, estate planning, probate, and corporate matters
• Organize electronic matter files and supporting documentation
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks
• Coordinate document execution, filing, and distribution
• Assist with new client and matter intake
• Support time entry, billing, and expenses
• Communicate professionally with clients and teams while maintaining confidentiality
• Handle additional projects as needed

Skills

Legal experience

Trusts & Estates experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Document management

Job description

A well-established law firm in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys within its Corporate practice. The firm is looking for an experienced legal professional who is comfortable handling sophisticated, document-intensive work and providing high-level support to multiple attorneys.

While the position supports the broader corporate team, prior Trusts & Estates experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience involving estate planning, trust administration, probate, or related matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys
• Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with matters involving trusts and estates, estate planning, probate, and corporate/transactional work
• Organize and maintain electronic matter files and supporting documentation
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and other time-sensitive matters
• Coordinate document execution, filing, and distribution
• Assist with new client and matter intake
• Support attorney time entry, billing, expenses, and other administrative functions
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Handle additional projects and responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of legal assistant or legal secretarial experience required
• Trusts & Estates experience strongly preferred
• Corporate or transactional legal experience is a plus
• Strong document production, proofreading, and formatting skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and support multiple attorneys
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal document management and billing systems
• Professional communication skills and a high level of discretion

Compensation

$90,000 per year