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Title : Legal Secretary
Location : California - Los AngelesRefer to Job # XCUK828576
Legal Secretary Duties: The candidate will assist in the day-to-day functions of the estate planning practice group. Will work directly with Attorneys and Paralegals to draft estate plans, post-death trust administration documents, record deeds, file court documents, follow up with clients, execute and notarize documents with clients, nurture client relationships, conduct research to support Attorneys ongoing cases, and handle general clerical tasks. Work with Attorneys to create, review and revise estate plan forms. Heavy telephone contact, email, and direct interaction with the client. Assist attorneys with information gathering and research for cases and mediation or trial preparations. Conduct research in legal publications and databases to find laws and court decisions pertaining to current cases. Draft legal forms for probates, trust administration/controversy matters, and guardianships. Communicate with court officials and opposing counsel on behalf of clients and Attorneys as needed. Help lawyers prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials. Handle incoming and outgoing mail. Manage Attorneys calendars; schedule meetings and appointments. Maintain organized files, including copies of all documents and correspondence. Perform other administrative duties as they arise. Qualifications: The candidate should preferably have Legal secretary certification from an organization like Legal Secretaries International, Inc. or the National Association of Legal Secretaries. Must have 5 years of previous experience in Estate Planning and Post Death Trust Administration. Demonstrate ethical conduct and ensure client confidentiality. Notary Public is required. Excellent research and organizational skills. Superb written and oral communications skills. Must have Probate Court Filing experience. Computer literate in word processing, databases (ProLaw), email, and Judicial Council Forms, office software (Outlook emails and calendaring). Must be able to format documents. Must be trustworthy, responsible, and well-organized.
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