Trust and Estates Case Assistant - Hybrid Opportunity Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Los Angeles, CA (Job ID 2254)

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a Trust and Estates Case Assistant, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of trust and estates transactions, including documentation, due diligence, development and entitlements, closing and related activities. You will be a member of the Firm's Corporate department, reporting to the attorneys on your team.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

On any given day, you will be working with firm attorneys and colleagues on a variety of requests and projects. You will:

• Prepare and maintain documents relating to court accountings, trust administration and probate administration.
• Prepare and administer estate plan critical dates and checklists.
• Track and assist overseeing attorney with review of due diligence and trust and estate documents.
• Participate in conference calls with clients.
• Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum
• Review organizational and authority documents.
• Provide clerical support for case teams as needed, including but not limited to: reformatting and printing large documents and spreadsheets, converting ESI to hard-copy formats, creating issue-based binders
• Maintain best records management practices across wide array of case files and documentation, including tracking and organizing files electronically and in hard copy
• Perform data compilation, data cleanup, and QA on data transfer/data integrity
• Support team attorneys and paralegals to serve clients in multiple functions across various areas of Trust and Estates law

• Bachelor's degree - A strong desire to attend law school or pursue a long-term career as a paralegal is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn proprietary firm software.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a high degree of initiative.
• Independent judgment with excellent troubleshooting and follow-through skills in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment.
• Exceptional analytical ability, critical thinking, independent problem-solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to independently communicate with clients and opposing counsel

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. 

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $60,000 annually, which is based on a 40 hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles, CA. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).    

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This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017