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AMS Staffing Inc.

Trust & Estates Legal Assistant- 3513027

AMS Staffing Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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This range is provided by AMS Staffing Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Location:

Houston, TX 77056

Term:

Direct Hire

Referral Fee:

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a well-regarded Texas based law firm, is looking for a Trust & Estates Legal Assistant to join their Houston team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys across various practice areas

Maintain and organize digital and physical correspondence, records, and files

Manage attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, and arrange meetings and court appearances

Relay communications and coordinate conference calls, consultations, and virtual meetings

Coordinate travel logistics and process expense reimbursement submissions

Prepare legal materials including correspondence, pleadings, discovery, entity formations, and deeds

Oversee document production, including redactions and Bates numbering

Coordinate auxiliary services such as courier deliveries, document processing, and conference room scheduling

Develop and maintain complex organizational charts

File documents with the Secretary of State and conduct name availability searches

Electronically file court documents and submit real property recordings

Prepare, issue, and deposit checks for estate accounts

Compile and distribute electronic closing binders

Support trial and deposition preparation, including assistance with private offering documentation

Coordinate CLE registrations and monitor attorney compliance hours

Review, revise, and distribute pre-bills and client invoices

Core Skills & Expertise

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with legal timekeeping and billing platforms, preferably Aderant

Typing speed of approximately 70 words per minute

Strong written and verbal communication capabilities

Exceptional accuracy with a high level of proofreading precision

Competence in drafting, revising, and formatting legal documents

Solid understanding of state and county court procedures

Ability to thrive in high-volume, deadline-driven settings

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of progressive experience performing advanced administrative functions in a professional environment

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Legal and Administrative

Industries Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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