Probate Legal Assistant

Job description

Summary : Probate Legal Assistants at Dickinson Wright PLLC (“the Firm”) provide administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys in accordance with established Firm policies and procedures. Working under the supervision of their attorneys and Office Administrator, they perform a wide range of tasks including document preparation, calendar management, file maintenance, and other key administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient legal support. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Probate Legal Assistant provides critical administrative and legal support to attorneys and clients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Follow ethical requirements in order to assist in the handling of a probate, estate, trust or other legal functions; - Knowledge of basic business and corporate matters, probate, trust administration, and estate planning; - Deliver comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and clients, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all assigned tasks. - Utilize office technology, including computers, word processing software, transcription tools, copiers, scanners, and telecommunication equipment, to complete tasks efficiently. -...