Trueline's client, a globally recognized law firm known for handling complex and high-stakes matters for sophisticated clients, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team in a hybrid capacity (4 days in-office).
This role supports a fast-paced private client practice and is ideal for an early-career legal or administrative professional who thrives on organization, precision, and collaboration within a team-oriented environment.
What You'll Do as the Legal Assistant:
Draft, prepare, and organize private client documents including wills, trusts, amendments, powers, and related materials
Assemble execution and post-execution documents, including certified excerpts and proper backing
Create, edit, format, and proofread complex legal documents and correspondence in Microsoft Word
Open new matters, request conflict checks, and maintain accurate client and matter records
Manage matter files from opening through closing in accordance with records procedures
Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
Provide professional phone coverage and timely message management
Enter attorney time, prepare expense reports, and support billing coordination as needed
Collaborate closely with attorneys and fellow assistants to support daily workflow
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Assist with general administrative tasks and special projects as assigned
Must-Haves as the Legal Assistant:
Bachelor's degree
1 to 3 years of administrative or legal support experience
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Outlook
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to stay organized and composed in a fast-paced environment
Strong judgment, initiative, and follow-through
Comfort handling confidential information
Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Assistant:
Prior experience supporting trusts, estates, or private client practices
Familiarity with legal billing, time entry, or expense systems
Experience working in a team-based legal support model
Our Client Offers:
Competitive compensation range of $55,000 to $75,000
Hybrid schedule with four days in-office
Exposure to high-level legal work and sophisticated clients
Collaborative, professional work environment
Opportunity to build a strong foundation in private client legal services
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
