{"id":128523,"date":"2026-06-30T14:32:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l00923-axs_1782829943-private-wealth-legal-assistant-richmond-heights-missouri\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T17:19:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T17:19:37","slug":"l00923-axs_1782829943-private-wealth-legal-assistant-richmond-heights-missouri","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l00923-axs_1782829943-private-wealth-legal-assistant-richmond-heights-missouri\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Wealth Legal Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a id=\"myCustomID\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com\/jobs\/job\/L00923 - AXS_1782829943\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a reputable defense firm in Clayton, Missouri, to identify an experienced Private Wealth Legal Assistant.<\/strong> This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly organized legal professional who enjoys working in a sophisticated trusts, estates, and private wealth practice while supporting attorneys and high-net-worth clients.<\/p>\n<p>The Private Wealth Legal Assistant serves as a strategic partner to attorneys, providing comprehensive administrative, client service, document management, billing, and practice support. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, technologically savvy, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule:<\/strong> Onsite at least four days per week in Clayton, MO.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Position Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The Private Wealth Legal Assistant provides high-level support to attorneys within the firm&#8217;s Private Wealth practice. This role is responsible for managing attorney workflow, coordinating client communications, supporting matter administration, assisting with billing and financial processes, and ensuring the seamless execution of legal and administrative tasks.<\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to providing outstanding internal and external client service.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<h3>Attorney Workflow &amp; Practice Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate and manage workflow for assigned attorneys, including delegation of tasks, follow-up, and quality control.<\/li>\n<li>Anticipate attorney needs and proactively address administrative and operational challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor deadlines, track projects, and ensure timely completion of assignments and deliverables.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain workflow records and task management systems.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with special projects and initiatives that support practice efficiency and client service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>New Business Intake &amp; 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