LHH
Estate Planning Legal Assistant – LHH
Full-time, on-site position based in Wheaton, IL, supporting a well-established suburban Chicago law firm. This role is a key part of the firm’s estate planning practice group, providing essential support to attorneys in both estate planning and estate administration. The position involves substantial client interaction, document preparation, and deadline management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a long-term role in a collaborative and dynamic legal environment.
Salary Competitive salary range:
$55,000–$75,000 annually
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program
Commuter benefits, 401(k) plan
What You Will Do
Prepare, organize, and maintain estate planning and administration documents with accuracy and attention to detail
Communicate with clients to gather information and provide status updates
Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of all estate-related tasks
Utilize WordPerfect and Excel effectively in document preparation and management
Provide administrative and client communication support to the estate planning practice group
Your Skills
3+ years experience in estate planning and estate administration
Proficiency with WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Familiarity with legal software such as WealthCounsel, Time Matters, or Juris (preferred)
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supporting both client interaction and team collaboration
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled We are an equal opportunity employer. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable, the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Legal
Industries Legal Services
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Salary Competitive salary range:
$55,000–$75,000 annually
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program
Commuter benefits, 401(k) plan
What You Will Do
Prepare, organize, and maintain estate planning and administration documents with accuracy and attention to detail
Communicate with clients to gather information and provide status updates
Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of all estate-related tasks
Utilize WordPerfect and Excel effectively in document preparation and management
Provide administrative and client communication support to the estate planning practice group
Your Skills
3+ years experience in estate planning and estate administration
Proficiency with WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Familiarity with legal software such as WealthCounsel, Time Matters, or Juris (preferred)
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supporting both client interaction and team collaboration
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled We are an equal opportunity employer. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable, the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Legal
Industries Legal Services
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