What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant-Estate Planning position at Illumine Legal LLC?
Company Description
Illumine Legal was founded in Denver, Colorado by several lawyers disenchanted with the typical law firm experience. The firm aims to provide excellent and sophisticated legal services while fostering a non-competitive, team atmosphere, with a strong mentoring culture. The firm seeks to illuminate the legal industry, and benefit both clients and employees with its fresh approach.
Role Description
This is an on-site, full-time position for an estate planning legal assistant, located in Denver Tech Center-Denver, CO. The legal assistant serves as a primary client-facing point of contact, supports paralegals and attorneys with administrative tasks, manages case files, schedules meetings, prepares client documents for signing, and assembles estate planning binders. This role involves ensuring a high level of professionalism and accuracy in legal documentation, and contributing to an organized and efficient workflow within the firm.
Qualifications
- An associate’s degree or two years experience in a related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent Communication skills for client interaction and correspondence
- Excellent grammatical and spelling skills
- Proficient in Windows 365, and experience with Clio software preferred
- Minimum keystroke 60 wpm
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; must be able to speak, read, write and understand English
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a background check
