Description

　　We are looking for a Legal Secretary with Estate and Probate Exp for a prominent firm in Lansing, MI

　　Overview

　　An estate and probate legal secretary provides administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. They are responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

　　Preparing legal documents, such as wills, trusts, and probate pleadings

　　Maintaining client files and records

　　Scheduling appointments and meetings

　　Communicating with clients and other attorneys

　　Conducting legal research

　　Proofreading and editing legal documents

　　Managing deadlines and calendars

　　Responsibilities

　　Preparing legal documents: This may include typing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. The secretary may also be responsible for formatting and assembling legal pleadings and briefs.

　　Maintaining client files and records: This includes keeping track of all client information, such as contact information, case files, and financial records. The secretary may also be responsible for filing and retrieving documents.

　　Scheduling appointments and meetings: The secretary schedules appointments for attorneys with clients, witnesses, and other professionals. They may also be responsible for arranging travel and accommodations.

　　Communicating with clients and other attorneys: The secretary may answer client questions, provide general information about the estate planning process, and relay messages to attorneys. They may also be responsible for drafting and sending correspondence.

　　Conducting legal research: The secretary may be asked to research legal issues related to estate planning and probate. This may involve using legal databases and other resources.

　　Proofreading and editing legal documents: The secretary is responsible for ensuring that all legal documents are free of errors. This includes checking for typos, grammatical mistakes, and formatting errors.

　　Managing deadlines and calendars: The secretary is responsible for keeping track of all important deadlines, such as court dates and filing deadlines. They may also be responsible for maintaining attorney calendars and schedules.

　　Qualifications

　　Excellent typing and grammar skills

　　Strong organizational and time management skills

　　Ability to work independently and as part of a team

　　Attention to detail

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

　　Knowledge of estate planning and probate law (preferred)

　　Requirements - Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　Strong understanding of spreadsheets and word processing is preferred

　　2+ years of prior relevant experience

　　Possess adequate knowledge and understanding of local jurisdictional and federal court rules and procedures

　　Solid understanding of Probate & Estate Administration

　　Able to manage time well

　　Prowess in database management

　　Previous experience handling legal correspondence and court filing is a plus

　　Do you want to become part of a dynamic, growing firm? This position could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career. If you're looking for a position where you will work in a strong team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you!

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