Legal Administrative Assistant

RemX by Employbridge has partnered with their law firm client with their search for a Legal Assistant- Estate Administration. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical skills including Word, advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, state and federal filing and 3 plus years of experience within Estate Administration.

• Assist attorneys in all phases of estate administration, including opening and closing estates, preparing probate documents, and managing deadlines.
• Coordinate with courts, financial institutions, and other parties involved in the probate process.
• Draft and review legal documents related to estate administration, such as petitions, inventories, accountings, and distribution agreements.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with local probate laws and court rules.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates on case progress, gather necessary information, and answer routine inquiries.
• Maintain professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with clients during challenging emotional situations.
• Maintains familiarity with legal terminology, state and federal court filing rules, basic legal procedure, and law firm document protocol. Has knowledge of legal document formats such as contracts, agreements, briefs, summonses, complaints, and motions.
• Supports the preparation and filing of all probate forms and accountings for the state with the applicable Registry of Probate.
• Assists with collection of estate assets, scheduling of appraiser and assembling of estate tax binders and filing of tax returns.
• Coordinates and schedules internal and external client meetings, including but not limited to reserving conference rooms, registering visitors to the building, etc.

This is a hybrid position. Excellent benefits and compensation package.

If you are interested in hearing more about this position, please apply today!