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Estate Planning & Probate Legal Assistant Jobs in Tucson, AZ at Duffield Adamson & Helenbolt, PC
Estate Planning & Probate Legal Assistant
Duffield Adamson & Helenbolt, P.C. | Tucson, Arizona
Duffield Adamson & Helenbolt, P.C., a well-established mid-sized Tucson law firm, is seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly organized full-time Legal Assistant to join our Estate Planning and Probate practice.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients, takes pride in producing accurate and polished work, and can effectively manage multiple matters and deadlines. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of legal assistant experience, with experience in estate planning, probate, or trust administration strongly preferred.
Position: Full-time
Compensation: $50,000–$60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys in our Estate Planning and Probate practice.
- Establish, maintain, and organize electronic and physical client files.
- Prepare and revise estate planning documents, including wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and related documents.
- Prepare deeds, beneficiary designations, assignments, and other estate-planning documents.
- Assist with probate and trust administration matters, including preparation of correspondence, court documents, inventories, accountings, and other administrative filings.
- Prepare, format, edit, and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
- Coordinate with clients, financial institutions, title companies, courts, and other professionals as needed.
- Track deadlines and follow-up items and help keep matters moving efficiently.
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys and the legal team.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of legal assistant experience; experience in estate planning, probate, or trust administration strongly preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong editing, proofreading, grammar, and document-formatting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional, personable, and comfortable communicating with clients.
- Self-starter with strong initiative who can work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with Clio or other legal practice-management software is a plus.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive client information.
What We Offer
Duffield Adamson & Helenbolt, P.C. offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and advancement. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities to develop their skills, take on increasing responsibility, and build a long-term career with the firm.
We offer a collaborative and collegial work environment where professionalism, teamwork, initiative, and excellent client service are valued.
If you are an experienced legal assistant who enjoys estate planning and probate work and would like to be part of an established Tucson law firm with opportunities to grow, we would like to hear from you.
If interested, please contact Caroline Pitts at (520) 792-1181 or [email protected].
Duffield Adamson & Helenbolt, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Pay: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Estate Planning & Probate Legal Assistant
Company: Duffield Adamson & Helenbolt, PC
Location: Tucson, AZ
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