Trust & Estate Legal Assistant – Estate Planning & Probate | Westlake Village, CA
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Trust & Estate Legal Assistant for a full-time direct-hire opportunity supporting a busy legal practice in Westlake Village. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with deep experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate support.
Location: Westlake Village, CA
Pay: $80,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours
Why Join Us?
- Specialized Legal Work – Focus on meaningful estate planning and probate matters
- Professional Environment – Collaborate with a skilled legal team in a structured setting
- Growth-Oriented Culture – Contribute to a respected legal team with long-term client relationships
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare legal documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents
- Assist in the administration of trusts and probate matters, including document management and calendaring
- Draft and record deeds, create closing binders, and manage legal files
- Edit, proofread, scan, and organize legal documents with a high level of accuracy and professionalism
- Handle client correspondence and communication with discretion and clarity
- Support attorneys by anticipating case needs and managing tasks proactively
- Coordinate deadlines, filings, and follow-ups, including court filing and e-filing where applicable
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in estate planning, trust administration, and probate
- Strong administrative, calendaring, and organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) and Adobe Pro
- Experience with e-filing or probate court filing is a plus
- Familiarity with iManage or similar document management systems preferred
- Ability to manage assignments independently and take initiative
Looking to join a collaborative legal team and make a meaningful impact in estate and trust matters? Apply Today!
Benefits:
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer matching and employee contribution options available
- Healthcare: Medical (HMO/PPO options), dental, and vision coverage; Dependent coverage, including domestic partners is available
- Life Insurance: Group and supplemental life insurance options available
- Disability: Long-term disability and long-term care insurance options available
- Supplemental Insurance: AFLAC plans available
- Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing initiatives (EAP professional counseling and referral services)
- Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and sick leave; paid firm holidays
- Commuting: Monthly travel and/or parking allowance offered
- Celebrations: Events for holidays, birthday commemorations, special staff acknowledgments and annual events
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Cafeteria Plans – Sections 125 and 132 plans available
- Professional Development: On-boarding and in-house training programs, continuing learning and professional growth and development opportunities
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