T-DH Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant #32512

Location: Boston Metro, MA | Hybrid – 1 remote day/week
Pay Range: Temporary $30/hour | Direct Hire $80K-$90K
Schedule: Full-time, 35-hour work week | Monday-Friday

Job Overview

A respected Boston-area law firm is seeking an experienced T-DH Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant to support a busy and collaborative private client practice. This hybrid opportunity offers a 35-hour work week, strong long-term growth potential, and the chance to join a supportive legal team focused on high-quality client service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with experience in estate planning, probate administration, and trust administration who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm environment preferred
• Prior experience in Trusts & Estates, estate planning, probate, or trust administration strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience using Document Management Systems such as NetDocuments/NetDocs and working with PDFs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
• Comfortable adapting to evolving workflows and legal technology

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, including client consultations, estate plan signings, and probate deadlines
• Coordinate meetings and maintain scheduling priorities
• Track important legal and administrative deadlines
• Open, organize, and maintain electronic and physical client files
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and forms with accuracy and attention to detail
• Assist with estate planning documents, probate filings, and trust administration materials
• Support estate plan execution, including document preparation and witnessing when needed
• Scan, bind, and distribute executed plan documents to clients
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, advisors, and families
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and client billing inquiries
• Coordinate mail, courier services, and document distribution
• Provide administrative cross-coverage and occasional front desk support as needed

Why Apply?

This established legal practice offers a collaborative and collegial environment where employees are valued for both their contributions and professional growth. The firm is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture while supporting work-life balance and long-term career development. 

Apply today to join a respected Trusts & Estates law practice offering hybrid flexibility, meaningful work, and long-term opportunity. 

Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.