Trust & Estates Legal Assistant

Adams & Martin group is partnering with a well-established firm seeking an exceptional Legal Assistant to support our Estate Planning Practice Group. The ideal candidate is trustworthy, responsible, highly organized, and brings strong experience in estate planning and trust administration. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a fast-paced workload.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in estate planning and post-death trust administration, along with proven probate court filing experience. A current Notary Public commission is required, and legal secretary certification from a recognized organization is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates should possess excellent research, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality. Proficiency in word processing, ProLaw, Judicial Council Forms, Outlook for email and calendaring, and advanced document formatting is essential for success in this role.

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.