A leading corporate litigation and intellectual property firm in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to join their team! They are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience as a legal assistant with specific experience in trust and estate to provide essential support to two attorneys by managing a high volume of estate planning tasks, including document preparation, scheduling and client communication.
This is a great job if you thrive in a fast-paced environment without losing attention to detail and are looking to join a relaxed, but professional firm with a welcoming, team-oriented atmosphere!
Legal Assistant Requirements :
- 2+ years experience as a Legal Assistant in Trust and Estate
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word
- Experience with cloud-based document management systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and prioritize effectively
- Proactive with the ability to work ahead and manage tasks independently
- Experience with probate is preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
Legal Assistant Responsibilities :
- Prepare trust and estate planning documents, including proofreading and word processing
- Manage attorney calendars, set up appointments, and organize conference rooms for meetings
- Build and organize binders for client files
- Schedule and follow up on client meetings, particularly for estate planning
- Handle some probate filings and search for relevant documents within the court system
- Assist with end-of-year reporting and filings
- Provide support to 1-2 attorneys with diverse working style "">
Legal Assistant Benefits : Medical, Dental and Vision insuranceHealth and dependent care FSALife and AD&D insuranceShort-term disabilityProfit-sharingPTO, PSL and Paid HolidaysFriendly, close-knit work environmentProfessional but relaxed style cultureRegular office events and potlucks to create a welcoming environment
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