Legal Assistant

LEGAL ASSISTANT – TRUSTS & ESTATES

LOCATION

Dallas, TX 75201 | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• $75,000–$80,000 annually

• Full-time

ROLE IMPACT

Support a busy Trusts & Estates team at a leading Dallas-area law firm. This role helps attorneys stay organized, meet deadlines, prepare accurate legal documents, and provide responsive service to clients. Success requires strong attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys focused on trusts, estates, and related matters.

• Prepare, edit, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, reports, and client materials.

• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, deadlines, travel, and other scheduling needs.

• Maintain electronic and physical files, assist with document management, and keep client and matter information organized and current.

• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and other outside contacts

while handling confidential information with care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 7–10 years of Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary experience in a law firm or similar legal environment.

• Trusts and Estates experience is required.

• Strong organizational, proofreading, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Outlook

• Microsoft Excel

• Legal document management and electronic filing systems

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced law firm.

• Strong document formatting and proofreading skills.

• Professional communication skills and a high level of discretion with confidential information.

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