Addison Group
Position Title : Legal Assistant - Trust & Estates
Location : Houston, TX
Assignment Type : Direct Hire
Compensation : $75,000 - $80,000 / Annually
Work Schedul e: Monday–Friday, 8- 5 pm
Benefits : This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision,and 401(k).
Position Summary Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys handling trusts, estates, probate, and related matters. This role supports document preparation, court filings, client communication, and case management while handling sensitive information with discretion and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, revise, and format estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related instruments
Assist with probate and trust administration matters, including court filings and deadline tracking
Draft and file pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, and correspondence
Manage calendars, court deadlines, and case timelines
Coordinate document execution, notarizations, and filing with courts
Maintain organized electronic and physical client files
Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties regarding document status and requirements
Conduct basic legal research and support attorneys with administrative tasks
Qualifications
3–5+ years of experience as a legal assistant in trusts & estates or probate
Strong knowledge of estate planning documents and probate procedures
Experience with court filing systems and deadline management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Location : Houston, TX
Assignment Type : Direct Hire
Compensation : $75,000 - $80,000 / Annually
Work Schedul e: Monday–Friday, 8- 5 pm
Benefits : This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision,and 401(k).
Position Summary Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys handling trusts, estates, probate, and related matters. This role supports document preparation, court filings, client communication, and case management while handling sensitive information with discretion and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, revise, and format estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related instruments
Assist with probate and trust administration matters, including court filings and deadline tracking
Draft and file pleadings, petitions, inventories, accountings, and correspondence
Manage calendars, court deadlines, and case timelines
Coordinate document execution, notarizations, and filing with courts
Maintain organized electronic and physical client files
Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties regarding document status and requirements
Conduct basic legal research and support attorneys with administrative tasks
Qualifications
3–5+ years of experience as a legal assistant in trusts & estates or probate
Strong knowledge of estate planning documents and probate procedures
Experience with court filing systems and deadline management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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