Legal Assistant - Estate Planning and Probate

Aspen Careers, LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days of PTO to start

Parking stipend

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits

Annual merit increase and bonus

Standard schedule 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Job summary

Aspen Careers partners with a respected Columbus law firm to identify an experienced Legal Assistant to support two busy partners whose practices focus on estate planning and probate matters. The role is primarily in-office in Columbus, with occasional remote days up to one day per week.

The ideal candidate has 3–4+ years of strong legal assistant experience, excels at managing multiple priorities, and demonstrates initiative, reliability, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of strong legal assistant experience preferred.
• Candidates with 2+ years may be considered if they have a strong legal background and can manage a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to two established partners with estate planning and probate practices.
• Own a busy desk with deadlines, multiple priorities, and moving parts.
• Support attorneys with high expectations in a fast-moving practice.

Skills

Estate planning

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Job description

Join a Supportive, People-Focused Team – Legal Assistant Opportunity in Columbus, OH!

Aspen Careers is partnering with a respected Columbus law firm to identify an experienced Legal Assistant to support two busy partners whose practices focus primarily on estate planning and probate matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, knows how to manage multiple priorities, and wants to join a firm where leadership genuinely invests in its people.

Location: Columbus, OH | Primarily In-Office

Some flexibility for an occasional remote day, potentially up to one day per week.

Why You Should Apply:

• Provide dedicated support to two established partners with active estate planning and probate practices.
• Take ownership of a busy desk with a variety of responsibilities, deadlines, and moving pieces.
• Join a firm where leadership is known for providing meaningful support and investing in employees' professional growth.
• Work in an environment that values initiative, good judgment, reliability, and open communication.
• Opportunity to build or expand your experience in estate planning and probate, even if your previous legal experience has been in another practice area.
• Annual merit increase and bonus opportunity based on performance and tenure.
• Professional development opportunities, including firm support for conferences and continued learning.
• Be part of a firm that is growing, evolving, and actively involved in the local community.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 3–4+ years of strong legal assistant experience preferred.
• Candidates with 2+ years of experience may be considered if they have a strong legal background and can independently manage a busy workload.
• Estate planning and/or probate experience is highly desirable but not required.
• Confident managing multiple assignments, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Comfortable supporting attorneys with high expectations and a fast-moving practice.
• Proactive and willing to ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Quick learner who can adapt to different work styles and develop structure within the role.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Dependable, professional, and responsive.
• Able to work primarily in the firm's Columbus office.

About the Firm:

• Established law firm with a strong reputation and experienced leadership.
• Culture centered on authenticity, professionalism, respect, and meaningful employee support.
• Leadership takes an active role in listening to employees and helping work through challenges.
• Firm continues to grow and evolve, creating new opportunities for employees.
• Strong emphasis on professional development and continued learning.
• Active involvement in the Columbus community, with attorneys and firm leaders participating in a variety of community initiatives.
• Welcoming environment that values different personalities, perspectives, and working styles.

What’s in it for You?

• Annual merit increase and bonus opportunity.
• 18 days of PTO to start, increasing to 23 days in the second year.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• $75 monthly parking stipend for employees working in the office more than three days per week.
• Professional development support and opportunities to attend conferences.
• Standard schedule of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Primarily in-office schedule with some flexibility for an occasional remote day.