Legal Assistant - Trust, Estate, Probate, Corporate, Tax

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate benefits (Medical, Dental, V

Life Insurance

Evaluation-to-Hire

Quick hiring process

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Omaha, NE partners with a respected local law firm to hire a skilled Legal Assistant. You will provide administrative and legal support across trust, estate, probate, corporate, and tax matters, managing calendars and filing deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes organization, confidentiality, and strong communication with attorneys and clients. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, with a focus on document preparation and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferred.
• Experience supporting attorneys in trust, estate, probate, corporate, and/or tax law preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal filing procedures and office operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with calendar management and appointment scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling trust, estate, probate, corporate, and tax matters
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, client appointments, and important filing deadlines
• Maintain organized legal files and document management systems
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Assist with probate filings, estate administration documents, trust documentation, and corporate records
• Coordinate client correspondence and maintain confidential legal records
• Perform clerical duties, document management, and data entry
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and organized filing systems
• Track critical deadlines and maintain attorney schedules
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Legal Assistant - Trust, Estate, Probate, Corporate & Tax

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a respected Omaha law firm to hire a skilled Legal Assistant who can provide strong administrative and legal support. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys managing schedules, legal documentation, client matters, and case files.

Position Details

• Type: Evaluation Hire
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: Omaha, NE
• Pay/Salary: Up to $60,000/year

Legal Assistant Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling trust, estate, probate, corporate, and tax matters
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, client appointments, and important filing deadlines
• Maintain organized legal files and document management systems
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Assist with probate filings, estate administration documents, trust documentation, and corporate records
• Coordinate client correspondence and maintain confidential legal records
• Perform clerical duties, document management, and data entry
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping and organized filing systems
• Track critical deadlines and maintain attorney schedules
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking for in a Legal Assistant

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferred
• Experience supporting attorneys in trust, estate, probate, corporate, and/or tax law preferred
• Strong knowledge of legal filing procedures and office operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with calendar management and appointment scheduling
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a legal environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• Weekly pay and immediate benefits!
• Evaluation-to-Hire position, get your foot in the door with a great company!
• Personalized job matching and interview preparation
• No fees for you, ever!
• Quick hiring process, get started as soon as tomorrow!
• Referral bonuses!

Express Employment Professionals has been a trusted leader in staffing for more than 40 years, connecting job seekers with rewarding career opportunities through a personalized, relationship-driven approach. As a locally owned and operated office in Omaha, our experienced recruiters work with more than 200 area companies each year to match candidates with positions that align with their skills, goals, and workplace culture.

For five consecutive years, Express has earned the prestigious Best of Staffing Award, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional service and simplifying the job search process from start to finish.

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Benefits of Partnering with Express:

• Weekly Pay!
• One interview. Hundreds of opportunities!
• Immediate benefits available including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.