Trust & Estates Legal Assistant

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $95,000 – $105,000 per year along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote after 45 days)

LHH is working with a national law firm in seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling sophisticated real estate transactional matters. This is a key support role within a fast‑paced, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with estate planning and trust administration, including document preparation, client communication, and case organization

• Draft estate planning documents, trust‑funding materials, and supporting transactional filings

• Assist with preparing quarterly tax payments, property tax payments, and insurance renewals for trust accounts

• Print, scan, proofread, and edit legal documents.

• Manage Excel spreadsheets for several trust account expenses

• Manage client communications and draft professional correspondence

• Collaborate with attorneys and team members while demonstrating strong independent work skills

• Scheduling duties, calendar meetings on Outlook, schedule appointments

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of Trust and Estates experience, with a strong background in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate

• Excellent administrative, organizational, calendaring, and follow-up skills are required

• Familiarity with CompuLaw is a plus (or similar calendaring system) but not required.

• E-filing and/or probate litigation and court filing experience is a plus

• Familiarity with iManage or similar document management systems is preferred

• Associate's degree or greater preferred

• Notary Commission is a plus and encouraged. All Commission costs are covered by the firm

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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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

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.