Legal Assistant (Trust & Estates)- 3577871

United States·Dallasmid

Legal & ComplianceParalegal

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Overview

Job Title: Legal Assistant (Trust & Estates) Location: Dallas, TX, 75201 Salary/Payrate: $65K-$85K Work Environment: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 remote) Term: Direct Hire Bachelor’s degree required: No Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB…

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys across various practice areas Maintain and organize digital and physical correspondence, records, and files Manage attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, and arrange meetings and court appearances…

Requirements Summary

Minimum of five years of progressive experience performing advanced administrative functions in a professional environment

Technical Tools

excelms-office

Responsibilities

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→Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys across various practice areas
→Maintain and organize digital and physical correspondence, records, and files
→Manage attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, and arrange meetings and court appearances
→Relay communications and coordinate conference calls, consultations, and virtual meetings
→Coordinate travel logistics and process expense reimbursement submissions
→Prepare legal materials including correspondence, pleadings, discovery, entity formations, and deeds
→Oversee document production, including redactions and Bates numbering
→Coordinate auxiliary services such as courier deliveries, document processing, and conference room scheduling
→Develop and maintain complex organizational charts
→File documents with the Secretary of State and conduct name availability searches
→Electronically file court documents and submit real property recordings
→Prepare, issue, and deposit checks for estate accounts
→Compile and distribute electronic closing binders
→Support trial and deposition preparation, including assistance with private offering documentation
→Coordinate CLE registrations and monitor attorney compliance hours
→Review, revise, and distribute pre-bills and client invoices

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with legal timekeeping and billing platforms, preferably Aderant
Typing speed of approximately 70 words per minute
Strong written and verbal communication capabilities
Exceptional accuracy with a high level of proofreading precision
Competence in drafting, revising, and formatting legal documents
Solid understanding of state and county court procedures
Ability to thrive in high-volume, deadline-driven settings