Estate Planning Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Estate Planning and Trust Administration Legal Assistant to join an incredible law firm in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. This 100% onsite position is a full-time position with tremendous growth opportunities. Apply today!

Salary: $50,000 – 65,000 DOE

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2+ years of professional US law firm experience in tax, Estate Planning, and trust administration

• Demonstrated proficiency in all areas of estate, guardianship, and trust administration, including filing tax returns

• Responsible for scheduling and calendar management for multiple Estate Planning attorneys

• Deadline management and ability to manage workflow with competing and shifting priorities

• You have 2+ years of experience managing trust administration matters in a high-volume US law firm environment

• You have been responsible for proofreading, formatting, and drafting Estate Planning documents for attorney review, including wills, power of attorneys, healthcare directives, living wills, and deeds

• Correspond professionally with clients, banks, brokerage firms, and appraisers to obtain information concerning the decedent's assets

• Experience with assisting attorney’s with client accounting and inventory

• Assist with transfer of estate assets, land sales, name changes, and adoption proceedings

• Tech-savvy with proficiency in e-filing, Microsoft Office, and Estate Planning Software

• You’re a team player and proactively search for ways to assist with additional administrative and general housekeeping responsibilities

• A college degree or paralegal certificate is preferred but not required

Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year
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