Senior Estate & Trust Legal Assistant

Shutts & Bowen LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service law firm in Miami is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Trust & Estates Practice. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of law firm experience and will be responsible for administrative support related to estate planning and administration. Responsibilities include scheduling hearings, managing case files, and filing pleadings. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years of law firm administrative experience as an estate planning or estate and trust administration legal assistant.
• Experience with Florida probate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of administrative support for attorneys in estate planning.
• File pleadings using various court filing systems.
• Schedule state court hearings.
• Manage electronic and paper case files.

Skills

Administrative support

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

SmartTime

Aderant

Wealth Counsel

Estate Works

Hot Docs

Job description

A full-service law firm in Miami is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Trust & Estates Practice. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of law firm experience and will be responsible for administrative support related to estate planning and administration. Responsibilities include scheduling hearings, managing case files, and filing pleadings. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.