What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant – Corporate/Trusts & Estates position at Connect Staffing, Inc.?
A well-established law firm in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys within its Corporate practice. The firm is looking for an experienced legal professional who is comfortable handling sophisticated, document-intensive work and providing high-level support to multiple attorneys.
While the position supports the broader corporate team, prior Trusts & Estates experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience involving estate planning, trust administration, probate, or related matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys
- Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
- Assist with matters involving trusts and estates, estate planning, probate, and corporate/transactional work
- Organize and maintain electronic matter files and supporting documentation
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and other time-sensitive matters
- Coordinate document execution, filing, and distribution
- Assist with new client and matter intake
- Support attorney time entry, billing, expenses, and other administrative functions
- Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams while maintaining strict confidentiality
- Handle additional projects and responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of legal assistant or legal secretarial experience required
- Trusts & Estates experience strongly preferred
- Corporate or transactional legal experience is a plus
- Strong document production, proofreading, and formatting skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to independently manage competing priorities and support multiple attorneys
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal document management and billing systems
- Professional communication skills and a high level of discretion