Legal Assistant – Estate Planning & Estate Administration - St. Louis
About The Position
Harrison LLP is a national law firm specializing in private wealth planning. The Firm’s services extend to the natural interplay between estate planning, business succession, matrimonial law, and related affinity practices. Founded in 2003, Harrison LLP focuses on providing sophisticated legal advice, exceptional client service, and innovative solutions. The Firm’s Chicago office is seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Assistant . This position provides direct support within a fast-paced Estate Planning and Estate Administration practice and requires someone confident, proactive, and comfortable managing substantial workflows. The ideal candidate is self-directed, professional, and capable of thriving in a busy environment. Success in the role requires adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Legal Assistant experience in the Trusts and Estates area is preferred.
Requirements
- 4+ years of legal assistant experience.
- Ability to work five days per week in the Frontenac office; occasionally remote days.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable receiving constructive feedback; maintains composure and professionalism.
- Strong organizational skills with an effective system for managing multiple competing deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems.
- Anticipates needs and takes ownership of tasks.
- Fosters trust through proactive communication, reliability, and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Trusts and estates experience, including estate planning, private client, or high-net-worth legal practice areas.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide full-service legal assistant support to attorneys, as assigned.
- Manage calendaring, meeting scheduling, reminders, and deadline tracking.
- Maintain electronic and physical file systems, ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance.
- Prepare, revise, and proofread correspondence, engagement letters, and client-facing materials.
- Assist with estate plan execution processes, including witnessing, notarizing when applicable, and scheduling signing appointments.
- Handle attorney time entry, billing assistance, and expense reporting.
- Convert handwritten attorney notes into clear, actionable work product and task lists.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients with professionalism and discretion.
- Proactively seek feedback and clarify expectations to ensure alignment with each attorney’s preferred working style.
- Build collaborative, respectful working relationships with supported attorneys and broader support teams.
- Communicate clearly when priorities shift or conflicts arise, offering solutions and managing expectations.
- Adapt to differing attorney preferences, including technology comfort levels, pace, and communication styles.
Benefits
- Harrison LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package including personal time off, Firm paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
