What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Fennemore Craig?
FOR MORE THAN 138 YEARS, WE HAVE BEEN A POWERFUL, INNOVATIVE FULL-SERVICE LAW FIRM HELPING TO BUILD THE AMERICAN WEST.
Fennemore isn’t your average law firm. With 16 offices in 4 states and industry-leading job satisfaction, you’ll join a dynamic team that is setting trends, breaking records, and helping clients and employees thrive. You will be a part of an extraordinary group of individuals who collaborate and find solutions together - a team that is inclusive, makes connections, and brings their passion and pride to all they do.
Together we strive to create an inclusive law firm that upholds respect for each other and our unique backgrounds. We commit on all levels to work together to promote equal opportunity, to understand and value differences, and to foster a dignified and diverse work environment. Fennemore’s commitment to our values translates into the workplace. Law.com named Fennemore the fastest-growing law firm in the U.S., and we consistently have among the best retention statistics in the industry.
Fennemore is seeking a full-time TRUSTS & ESTATES LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to provide support in its Santa Barbara, California office. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting trusts & estates attorneys.
Total Rewards
- Competitive Base Salary Annual Merit Increases
- On-the-Spot Monthly Bonus Program
- Workplace Flexibility Options
- 401k Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match & Profit-Sharing Component
- Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Employer Premium Contribution
- Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Drafting legal correspondence.
- Document preparation, compilation and review.
- Interacting with clients telephonically, in-person and via email.
- Handling of general office administrative tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 5 years of LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT experience in the area of TRUSTS & ESTATES.
- Experience supporting complex estate planning and trust administration highly preferred.
- Adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality and the ability to carefully handle and protect sensitive information.
- Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects to completion on a deadline.
- Proficiency in the common collection of Microsoft Office software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Fennemore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all social, economic and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply to our positions. Fennemore is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere that promotes the diversity of personal backgrounds, experiences, abilities, perspectives and ideas. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see listed here – even if not a perfect match - please still consider applying. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodations during any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Any employee may be required to perform duties outside of their normal assigned responsibilities, as needed.
