Estate Planning Legal Assistant

Description Estate Planning Legal Assistant Western Suburban Chicago Law Firm A well-established, highly regarded law firm in Chicago's western suburbs is seeking an Estate Planning Legal Assistant to join its Estate Planning Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal assistant who enjoys client interaction and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support for sophisticated estate planning and estate administration matters
• Draft, revise, and format estate planning documents and correspondence
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and client communications
• Coordinate filings and maintain organized client files
• Assist attorneys with daily workflow and matter management
• Communicate directly with clients and provide excellent customer service Requirements Qualifications
• 1-3 years of experience supporting estate planning and/or estate administration matters
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented legal environment
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable managing frequent client interaction
• Proficiency in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Excel required
• Experience with WealthCounsel, Time Matters, and Juris is a plus Compensation & Benefits

Salary:

$55,000-$70,000, depending on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
• Stable, collegial work environment with long-term growth potential
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced estate planning attorneys Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job and candidate matches faster.

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