Onsite Estate Planning Legal Assistant - Detail-Driven

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an Estate Planning Legal Assistant for a well-established western suburban Chicago law firm. This full-time, onsite role in Wheaton, IL supports attorneys with sophisticated estate planning and administration matters and involves significant client interaction.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of estate planning experience and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estate planning experience required.
• Experience supporting estate administration matters preferred.
• Proficiency in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with sophisticated estate planning and estate administration matters.
• Prepare, revise, and format estate planning documents and correspondence.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and other administrative needs for the practice group.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide professional, responsive assistance.
• Maintain organized client files and documentation.
• Assist attorneys and the Estate Planning Practice Group with day-to-day administrative needs.

Skills

Estate planning experience

Client interaction

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

WealthCounsel

Time Matters

Juris

Microsoft Word

Excel

WordPerfect

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an Estate Planning Legal Assistant for a well-established western suburban Chicago law firm. This full-time, onsite role in Wheaton, IL supports attorneys with sophisticated estate planning and administration matters and involves significant client interaction.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of estate planning experience and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment.