Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant

LHH
Tampa, FL

🌟 Now Hiring: Legal Assistant – Trusts & Estates


Are you an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in Trusts & Estates? Do you enjoy providing high‑level support to attorneys and working with sophisticated clientele? If so, this opportunity may be a great fit for you. We’re partnering with a respected organization seeking a detail‑driven Legal Assistant to join its Trusts & Estates team. This role supports attorneys who work closely with high‑net‑worth clients, so strong communication skills and a polished, client‑focused approach are essential.


What You’ll Do

  • Proactively manage attorneys’ schedules, anticipating needs in advance
  • Draft, edit, and proofread documents with a high level of accuracy
  • Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics
  • Process reimbursements, expense reports, and check requests
  • Enter, review, and finalize attorney time entries in the timekeeping system
  • Manage monthly billing, including reviewing prebills and narrative edits
  • Open new matters, run conflict checks, and maintain organized files
  • Handle file maintenance, organization, and off‑site storage preparation
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and internal information


What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of Trusts & Estates experience preferred, or 3+ years as an Executive Assistant/Secretary in a professional office
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with document management and time entry systems (a plus)
  • Excellent grammar, spelling, and communication abilities
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks
  • Client‑focused mindset
  • Billing experience (including electronic billing) preferred
  • BA/BS preferred, but not required


Benefits & Additional Details

  • Medical & Dental insurance
  • Group Life & Long‑Term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • 17 days PTO


💼 Compensation: $55,000 – $75,000

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