Job Description
Job DescriptionEstate Planning Legal Administrative Assistant
Location: Houston, TX
Experience: 2+ years
Our client, a well-established full-service regional law firm, is seeking an Estate Planning Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Estate Planning practice in Houston. This opportunity is ideal for a polished, detail-driven legal professional who enjoys direct client contact and handles sensitive information with discretion.
What You'll Work On:
- Support an Estate Planning Partner and serve as a primary point of contact for clients
- Prepare, revise, and finalize wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents
- Coordinate document execution, including witnesses, notaries, and client signing events
- Manage confidential client intake, profiles, deadlines, and follow-up items
- Organize asset-related documentation, including account information, property lists, and beneficiary designations
- Handle calendars, scheduling, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Create, proof, and edit complex documents with meticulous attention to detail
- Support time entry, billing, and general administrative tasks
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 2 years of experience supporting an attorney in a private law firm or in-house legal department
- Estate planning or probate experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Business or Finance
- Comfort working with financial documents, asset lists, and client data
- Superior organizational skills and exceptional accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and client-service orientation
- Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and manage multiple priorities
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Work directly with a Partner in a dedicated Estate Planning practice
- A client-facing role with real ownership of the client relationship
- A people-first culture and meaningful work
Benefits:
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage and a 401(k).
If you're an organized, client-focused legal professional looking to grow with a respected estate planning practice, we'd love to hear from you.