Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant: Precision & Client Impact

Syntax Talent Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions is seeking a Trust & Estates Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in delivering precise, compliant trust and estate services. You will prepare and format documents, manage files, track deadlines, and liaise with clients and external partners to ensure seamless operations.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a professional approach to handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Certification in legal administration or paralegal studies preferred.
• Proven experience in a legal administrative role with trust and estates are assets.
• Strong organization and calendar management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, wills, trust agreements, and probate filings.
• Assist attorneys with trust and estate administration tasks and case files.
• Coordinate court filings, probate submissions, and deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, client meetings, and conference calls.
• Communicate professionally with clients, financial institutions, courts, and advisors.
• Open new matters, maintain files, and ensure document organization.

Skills

Legal admin

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Document management

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Syntax Talent Solutions is seeking a Trust & Estates Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in delivering precise, compliant trust and estate services. You will prepare and format documents, manage files, track deadlines, and liaise with clients and external partners to ensure seamless operations.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a professional approach to handling confidential information.