Legal Assistant

A respected San Francisco law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its busy Trusts & Estates / Estate Planning practice on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with estate planning, trust administration, or general legal support experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role is expected to run through at least October 2026, with the potential to become a long-term opportunity depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and paralegals in a high-volume Trusts & Estates practice
• Prepare, process, and organize estate planning documents
• Coordinate document execution, signatures, and client communications
• Manage calendaring, deadlines, and scheduling for attorneys
• Open and close client matters and maintain organized case files
• Handle mailings, shipping packages, and other administrative support tasks
• Assist with court filings and related procedural requirements
• Compile, organize, and manage legal documentation

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience preferred
• Experience in estate planning, trust administration, probate, or a related legal practice area strongly preferred
• Familiarity with court filings, court procedures, and legal document management
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience coordinating document execution and handling client correspondence
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of estate planning documents and concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work onsite in San Francisco

Preferred Qualifications

• Probate experience
• Corporate legal support experience
• Notary commission
• Experience pulling deeds and related property records
• Familiarity with trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents

Why This Opportunity

• Immediate start with an urgent hiring timeline
• Opportunity to support a well-established and respected San Francisco law firm
• Exposure to sophisticated Trusts & Estates and Estate Planning matters
• Collaborative team environment with direct interaction with attorneys and clients
• Potential for long-term employment depending on staffing needs
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Compensation

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