Legal Assistant - Estate Planning

Legal Assistant - Estate Planning

Location Encino, CA 91436 Date Posted August 17, 2026 Job ID 15277 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing is partnering with a well-established law firm to identify an experienced Estate Planning Legal Assistant to join its collaborative legal team. This is a direct-hire, on-site position in Encino, CA.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys client interaction and has experience supporting estate planning and trust administration matters. In this role, you'll work closely with attorneys and paralegals to provide administrative and legal support while helping clients navigate important life planning matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare, revise, and format estate planning documents.
• Draft legal forms related to probate, trust administration, and guardianships.
• Assist with legal research and gather information for ongoing matters.
• Coordinate with courts, clients, and outside counsel as needed.
• Prepare attorneys for hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, and deadlines.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical client files.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and provide exceptional client service.
• Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting estate planning and post-death trust administration.
• Prior experience with probate court filings.
• Strong document formatting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, legal databases, and case management software (ProLaw experience is a plus).
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and providing exceptional client service.

Compensation & Benefits

• $33.00-$43.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

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