Legal Assistant

LEGAL ASSISTANT (Trust & Estates) - LOS ANGELES

Job Description:

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP is seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Legal Assistant to join our Los Angeles office. This is a full-time and non-exempt position. The role supports a busy practice focused on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate matters. After 90 days, employee may work remotely one day per week as part of our hybrid work model.

Requirements:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience, with a strong background in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, calendaring, and follow-up skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and overall work product quality is required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• E-filing and/or probate court filing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) and Adobe Pro.
• Familiarity with iManage or similar document management systems is preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and manage assignments timely.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation of legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning legal documents.
• Prepare and record deeds, prepare binders, and other related documents.
• Print, scan, proofread, and edit legal documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain organized files and track case progress efficiently.
• Manage client communications and draft professional correspondence
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members while demonstrating strong independent work skills.

Benefits/Comp:

We offer a collaborative and professional work environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. A summary of our benefits includes:

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with annual employer contribution; employee deferrals
• Healthcare: Medical (HMO/PPO options), dental, and vision coverage; Dependent coverage, domestic partners coverage is available
• Life Insurance: Group and supplemental life insurance options available
• Disability: Long-term disability and long-term care insurance options available
• Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing initiatives, including EAP professional counseling and referral services
• Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and sick leave; paid firm holidays
• Commuting: Monthly travel and/or parking allowance offered
• Celebrations: Events for holidays, birthday commemorations, special staff acknowledgments and annual events
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Plans - Sections 125 and 132 plans available
• Professional Development: On-boarding and in-house training programs, continuing learning and professional growth and development opportunities
• Remote Work: Hybrid schedule available for this position after 90-days

Salary range for this position is $95K+ DOE

Firm Info:

Please visit www.musickpeeler.com for more detailed information about our firm.

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex or any other applicable category protected by state and/or federal laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the firm has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, retention, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.