Legal Assistant - Estate and Trust Administration – Marietta Law firm.
GDCR Attorneys at Law's Trusts & Estates and Tax team is seeking a Legal Assistant to primarily support our growing estate and trust litigation and general administration practice.
We are a collaborative and supportive group and firm as whole, looking for an additional team member who values those qualities and desires professional and personal growth.
Position is full-time, on-site/in office.
Office hours are 8:30-5, Monday-Friday.
Qualifications Candidate must:Have integrity and be committed to doing things right for clients and our firm.Be able to demonstrate empathy and be adept at communicating with clients and related parties experiencing recent loss of loved ones and, in some cases, intense family conflict.Be comfortable supporting a busy practice with a high-volume desk, including fielding client inquiries and anticipating attorney needs.
Be flexible and able to readjust priorities.Be highly organized and detail oriented, with a strong sense of urgency to get positive results.Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to be clear, concise, grammatically correct and committed to quality review of written work product.Be willing to complete administrative tasks, including copying, scanning and scheduling.Be accustomed to using technology to maintain files, and be or become proficient in Microsoft Word, Juris, iManage, Excel, and other core legal office software programs.Experience with probate and/or trust administration legal assistant role is a plus, but not required. Responsibilities Build and maintain effective and proactive communication with the firm's clients, related and opposing parties, court staff, and internal team members.Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and e-mails.
Schedule and prepare for meetings, including preparation of estate planning documents for signing.Organize and maintain legal files (both paper and digital) according to established policies and practices.Notarize documents.
Notary seal is not required at time of hire.
Regular, timely and dependable attendance is an essential function of the job.Support other staff members as needed to ensure all clients receive an excellent client experience.Handle special projects or additional responsibilities as assigned from time to time. Benefits Full-time salaried position.
Salary is set commensurate with experience.Eligibility for bonus based on individual and firm performance.
Medical, dental & vision plan with employer contribution toward premiums.Retirement plan participation with employer contributions.Group disability and life insurance.Paid time off. References Required.
Please send resumes and references to ******.
No phone calls please.