Trust & Estate Legal Assistant - Growth Path

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

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