What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Trust & Estate Planning position at Howard & Howard Attorne?
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, is seeking a Legal Assistant with 5 or more solid years of experience in Trust & Estate Planning to support its growing practice in Royal Oak, MI, with some flexibility for remote work. The Legal Assistant will work in partnership with their assigned attorneys and are responsible for maintaining an effective daily workflow as well as independently managing administrative services to business clients. The ideal candidate will also assist in covering the front desk on an as needed basis. This is a full-time opportunity, and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Managing assigned attorneys’ calendars, and appointments
- Composing and preparing confidential correspondence, reports and other complex corporate documents
- Drafting and editing estate planning documents with attorney oversight
- Preparing estate planning signing binders
- Conducting attorney time entry and billing
- Making travel arrangements when necessary
- Maintaining confidentiality of all firm and client matters
- Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word – ability to quickly format documents, use outline tools, tables of content, etc.
- Highly proficient in using PDF manipulation software
- Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented with strong proof reading and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience using a document management system
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of firm employees
- Proactive, positive, energetic and hard-working team player
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; bachelor's degree is preferred
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, short term disability, 401(K), flexible spending accounts, and free parking.
To learn more about Howard & Howard PLLC, please visit www.h2law.com.
Howard & Howard Attorneys is an equal opportunity employer!
