Job Description
Job Description
Law Firm Profile:
Top multi-service firm in Texas
Legal Assistant, Estate Planning:
Prepare and revise legal documents, including wills, trusts, and tax forms (706s, 709s, asset lists).
Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence and legal memoranda.
Transcribe dictation from voicemails and other sources.
Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
Answer and direct incoming phone calls and respond to general inquiries.
Schedule and coordinate conference calls and client meetings.
Maintain attorneys’ calendars, track deadlines, and manage multiple schedules.
Open, organize, and maintain client files and ensure proper filing procedures.
Review and process monthly billing memos.
Arrange travel and business itineraries as needed.
Accurately enter attorney time records.
Communicate professionally with clients and internal staff at all levels.
E-file documents in federal and state courts as required.
Legal Assistant, Estate Planning Profile:
Minimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant, with a strong background in estate planning and probate.
Proficient in drafting wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents.
Proven ability to manage multiple calendars and deadlines.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in electronic court filing systems (Federal and State).
Typing speed of at least 80 words per minute.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading abilities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Dependable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality.
Availability to work overtime on short notice if needed.
Law Firm Features and Benefits:
Multiple healthcare and dental plans
Life insurance
Vision
401k
Paid parking
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.