Legal Assistant- Trust and Estates (Encino)

Legal Assistant, Estate Planning | Established Regional Law Firm

LHH is assisting a respected regional law firm in its search for a Legal Assistant, Estate Planning to support its growing estate planning and trust administration practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and paralegals on sophisticated estate planning matters while serving as a key resource for clients throughout the legal process.

The Role

The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive support to multiple attorneys and assist with a broad range of estate planning, probate, and trust administration matters, including:

• Drafting and revising estate planning documents and forms
• Preparing probate, guardianship, and trust administration filings
• Managing attorney calendars, appointments, and deadlines
• Communicating regularly with clients via phone, email, and in person
• Coordinating court filings and correspondence with court personnel
• Assisting with legal research and information gathering for ongoing matters
• Supporting hearing, mediation, and trial preparation
• Recording deeds and maintaining organized client files and records
• Handling general administrative and clerical responsibilities as needed

Opportunity

This role offers meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a well-established and collaborative legal team. Highlights include:

• Direct exposure to attorneys and complex estate planning matters
• A client-focused and team-oriented culture
• Diverse responsibilities with significant ownership of administrative and legal support functions
• Stability and long-term professional growth potential
• A highly collaborative environment dedicated to exceptional client service

Compensation

Base Compensation:
$23.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits Snapshot

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and health insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Supportive and professional work environment

Candidate Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience supporting estate planning and post-death trust administration matters
• Probate court filing experience
• Strong legal research, organizational, and document management skills
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook and legal case management systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Notary Public designation preferred

LHH is conducting a confidential search on behalf of our client. Qualified candidates interested in learning more about this opportunity are encouraged to apply. We welcome the opportunity to connect with professionals seeking a collaborative, client-focused legal support role and a thoughtful, business-aligned hiring process.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $23.00 to $43.00 per hour

Search managed by: Crystal Villa

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.