Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP, a mid-size multi-jurisdiction law firm, is seeking an experienced full-time legal assistant for its Trust and Estate section for our Tucson Office.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Trust and Estate legal assistant, and will have a fundamental understanding of the estate planning, probate proceedings, and trust administration.
As a legal assistant, you will provide administrative support to attorneys as follows:
· Handle communications with clients and others
· Organize transactional materials and documents
· Prepare and transmit documents (e.g., file, record, email, mail, etc.)
· Manage attorney calendars
· Maintain client contacts
The ideal candidate will have a fundamental understanding of legal concepts and processes, the ability to support multiple attorneys, and clear and professional communication with colleagues and clients. The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
· Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and PDF
· Working knowledge of WordPerfect, Excel, and PowerPoint a plus
· Excellent communication and client service skills
· Reading comprehension and writing skills
· Editing and proofreading skills
· Strong organizational and document assembly skills
· Attention to detail
This position requires a legal assistant who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task and work under pressure.
JKW offers a competitive salary and benefits with a professional working environment. Please see https://jkwlawyers.com for further information.
Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid sick time
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
