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Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a respected Texas-based law firm to identify a Legal Assistant for its Dallas office. This role will provide high-level administrative and legal support within the firm’s estate and tax planning practice. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity requiring onsite presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, draft, and revise estate planning and probate documents, including wills, trusts, and tax filings (Forms 706 & 709)
- Draft and edit client correspondence and legal documents
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and appointments across multiple matters
- Open, organize, and maintain client files (electronic and physical)
- Coordinate calls, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Handle incoming calls and client communication with professionalism
- Process incoming/outgoing mail and assist with billing review
- Enter and track attorney time accurately
- Support e-filing in federal and state courts as needed
- Collaborate closely with attorneys, staff, and clients to ensure smooth workflow
Qualifications
- Experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and proofreading abilities
- Team-oriented with a client-service mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, detail-oriented professional able to take initiative, work effectively under pressure, and maintain strict confidentiality while delivering high-quality work
Why Join
- Day one benefits eligibility and semi-monthly pay
- Employer-paid medical and dental options, life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match and annual contribution
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and a tenure-based holiday bonus program
If you are a Legal Assistant searching for a growth opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
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