Overview
Estate Planning Legal Secretary Jobs in San Diego, USA at Robert Half
Description
We are looking for an Estate Planning Legal Secretary to join our team in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a background in estate planning, probate, and corporate documentation. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting attorneys, managing documents, and ensuring smooth office operations.
Responsibilities:
– Prepare and manage legal documents related to estate planning, probate, and corporate matters.
– Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and deadlines through effective calendar management.
– Draft correspondence for attorneys with precision and attention to detail.
– Assist in the preparation and filing of forms for trusts, estates, and related legal proceedings.
Perks of Company:
· The managing partner, was named by San Diego Business Journal Top 50 Over 50 Women of Influence last year.
· The partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.
· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.
· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.
· Actively in a growth phase – it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.
· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate!
· No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated!
Pay is contingent upon experience in estate planning law and stability on the resume. The firm also boasts comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 401K, flexible spending accounts, EAPs, life insurance, and PTO.
Requirements
– At least 2 years of experience as a legal secretary/assistant in estate planning and probate law.
– Ability to commute to downtown San Diego most days.
Apply directly by emailing your resume to (Use the “Apply for this Job” box below). with “Downtown SD Estate Planning Legal Secretary” as the subject line.
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Title: Estate Planning Legal Secretary
Company: Robert Half
Location: San Diego, USA
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