Trust & Estates Legal Assistant
The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Trust & Estates Legal Assistant
Location:
Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Salary:
$95,000 – $105,000 per year along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Job Type:
Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote after 45 days)
LHH is working with a national law firm in seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling sophisticated real estate transactional matters. This is a key support role within a fast‑paced, professional environment.
Responsibilities
Assist with estate planning and trust administration, including document preparation, client communication, and case organization
Draft estate planning documents, trust‑funding materials, and supporting transactional filings
Assist with preparing quarterly tax payments, property tax payments, and insurance renewals for trust accounts
Print, scan, proofread, and edit legal documents.
Manage Excel spreadsheets for several trust account expenses
Manage client communications and draft professional correspondence
Collaborate with attorneys and team members while demonstrating strong independent work skills
Scheduling duties, calendar meetings on Outlook, schedule appointments
Qualifications
Minimum 3+ years of Trust and Estates experience, with a strong background in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate
Excellent administrative, organizational, calendaring, and follow-up skills are required
Familiarity with CompuLaw is a plus (or similar calendaring system) but not required.
E‑failing and/or probate litigation and court filing experience is a plus
Familiarity with iManage or similar document management systems is preferred
Associate's degree or greater preferred
Notary Commission is a plus and encouraged. All Commission costs are covered by the firm
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Location:
Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Salary:
$95,000 – $105,000 per year along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Job Type:
Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote after 45 days)
LHH is working with a national law firm in seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling sophisticated real estate transactional matters. This is a key support role within a fast‑paced, professional environment.
Responsibilities
Assist with estate planning and trust administration, including document preparation, client communication, and case organization
Draft estate planning documents, trust‑funding materials, and supporting transactional filings
Assist with preparing quarterly tax payments, property tax payments, and insurance renewals for trust accounts
Print, scan, proofread, and edit legal documents.
Manage Excel spreadsheets for several trust account expenses
Manage client communications and draft professional correspondence
Collaborate with attorneys and team members while demonstrating strong independent work skills
Scheduling duties, calendar meetings on Outlook, schedule appointments
Qualifications
Minimum 3+ years of Trust and Estates experience, with a strong background in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate
Excellent administrative, organizational, calendaring, and follow-up skills are required
Familiarity with CompuLaw is a plus (or similar calendaring system) but not required.
E‑failing and/or probate litigation and court filing experience is a plus
Familiarity with iManage or similar document management systems is preferred
Associate's degree or greater preferred
Notary Commission is a plus and encouraged. All Commission costs are covered by the firm
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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