Legal Assistant

Robert Half looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to support a busy Trusts and Estates practice in Park Ridge, Illinois. This position is ideal for someone who can manage sensitive legal matters, coordinate deadlines, and communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and outside parties. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to estate planning, probate, and related legal work within a collaborative and client-centered law firm environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks related to trusts, estates, and probate matters.
• Maintain organized paper and digital case records to ensure documents are accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties in a clear and effective manner regarding case status, documentation, and scheduling needs.
• Oversee attorney calendars by arranging meetings, tracking deadlines, and coordinating appointments and court-related dates.
• Perform legal research and gather supporting information to assist with ongoing matters and case preparation.
• Process file intake and closure in accordance with firm procedures and recordkeeping standards.
• Assist with preparation and handling of court filings and legal documents connected to estate planning and estate administration.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, with substantial exposure to estate planning and probate matters.
• Working knowledge of probate and estate administration processes.
• Experience supporting matters involving trusts and estates; familiarity with trust or estate litigation is beneficial.
• Strong calendar management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, and external contacts.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities in managing a varied workload.
• Experience with court filings; exposure to elder law, guardianship matters, or estate tax return preparation is a plus.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, and paid parental leave

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Compensation

$60,000.00-$85,000.00 Yearly

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