Overview
Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation Jobs in Austin, TX at DLA Piper
We are seeking a paralegal with experience in estate planning, probate, and, ideally, guardianship.
This can be a hybrid or remote position for the right candidate.
We invest heavily in our team to help them meet their personal and professional goals.
Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, and 401k plans, and professional training.
Compensation:
$50,000 – $65,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
Primary Estate Planning Responsibilities
Prepare drafts of estate planning documents, notate questions for reviewing attorney, and request missing information from clients if necessary
Drive estate planning files from open to close with minimal guidance
Supervise the signing of estate planning documents
Primary Probate Responsibilities
Manage a probate file from open to close, including communications with client, court, and ancillary parties with minimal attorney support
We are a white-glove firm that assists clients to the greatest extent possible
Assist clients with the administration of non-probate assets
Primary Guardianship Responsibilities
Manage a guardianship file from open to close, including communications with clients, court, and ancillary parties, with minimal attorney support
Prepare and file annual guardianship reports in a timely and accurate manner
General Responsibilities
Maintain client files: Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files, ensuring proper storage and retrieval of documents
Develop, improve, and document policies and procedures regularly
Contemporaneous entry of notes and billable time into the firm’s case management system
Pursue continuing legal and non-legal education: Attend workshops, seminars, or courses to stay current on legal developments and best practices
Qualifications:
Must have 2+ experience as a paralegal in estate planning and probate administration.
Guardianship experience is preferred.
About Company
Legacy Solutions Law Firm provides estate planning, probate, and guardianship legal services and is based in Broward County, Florida. We help high-achieving professional families through tailored legal and advisor services, ensuring a seamless foundation of personal, financial and planning needs they can only dream of.
Do you want a mission-driven career in a positive environment where you have autonomy, and your opinions are respected with significant opportunities for growth? We are growing fast, and we need a Paralegal who can hit the ground running.
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation
Company: DLA Piper
Location: Austin, TX
