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Legal Office Assistant – Estate Planning

Burnett Specialists

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation Plan, Editing, Estate Planning, Fax Machines, File Management, High Net Worth, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Process Development, Team Player, iManage
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

A well-established law firm is seeking a bright, detail-oriented Legal Office Assistant to support a busy Estate Planning group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a professional law firm environment and gain hands-on experience supporting high-net-worth clientele and a collaborative legal team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, polished, eager to learn, and able to thrive in a structured, process-driven environment. This role requires someone with a strong customer-service mindset who works well with others, takes initiative, and enjoys supporting a team.

Position: Legal Office Assistant – Estate Planning
Location: Downtown
Parking: Free
Pay: $50K
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM – 100% in-office


 Key Responsibilities
  • Support a team of 6 attorneys and work closely with legal secretaries and staff
  • Prepare estate planning packages and documentation for clients
  • Serve as a witness during Will signing meetings while maintaining a professional and polished appearance
  • Handle scanning, document editing, revisions, and electronic file management
  • Assist with copy projects, mail-outs, faxes, and administrative support tasks
  • Make revisions and edits to legal documents in Microsoft Word
  • Maintain and organize electronic files within the firm’s Document Management System
  • Communicate professionally with clients via email and phone
  • Eventually provide backup support to legal secretaries as needed
  • Assist with additional administrative and legal support projects as assigned

 Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a File Clerk, Case Clerk, or Administrative Clerk within a private law firm preferred
  • Some college coursework or degree preferred
  • Professional communication skills and polished presentation required
  • Strong customer service attitude and team-oriented mindset
  • Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask effectively
  • Self-starter with willingness to learn and follow established processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Experience with Document Management Systems such as iManage strongly preferred
  • Typing speed of at least 45 WPM required

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