Role: Trust & Estate Legal Assistant (will include some probate litigation as well)
Salary:$70-90,000 (potential to go higher depending on experience)
Schedule: Onsite
Benefits: 401k, life insurance, medical/dental/vision plans, bonus structure, PTO, holiday pay, firm events, and more

AMG is proud to partner with a prestigious law firm that boasts over 100 years of excellence and a team of highly recognized attorneys, many of whom are leaders in their field. Together, we are currently seeking an experienced Trust and Estate Legal Assistant to join their San Diego office.

This firm is known for its passion, customer sevrice, and forward-thinking approach, leveraging cutting-edge technology and fostering a culture of innovation to stay ahead in an ever-evolving legal landscape. Their collaborative environment offers an exceptional opportunity to work alongside some of the city's top legal minds while continuing to grow and refine your skills in the trust and estate space.

Responsibilities:

• Collect information and offer updates to attorneys and clients.
• Assist in the submission of probate and estate administration paperwork.
• Engage with clients, beneficiaries, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and organize client records meticulously, ensuring proper indexing and storage of all documents.
• Format, proofread, and finalize legal documents.
• Calendar appointments and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a Legal Assistant in Trust and Estates.
• Ideally with 2+ years of experience (minimum of 4 years).
• Experience handling Probate cases through litigation is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with an acute attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, effectively and professionally liaising with clients and external parties.
• Capability to prioritize tasks and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Professional demeanor, upholding the highest standards of client confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Positive attitude and a sense of reliability.

If your interest and experience align, please apply for immediate and confidential consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.