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Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC · 1 month ago

Legal Assistant-Trust and Estates

Louisville, KY, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC is a law firm seeking a Legal Assistant specializing in Trusts and Estates. The role involves providing administrative support to attorneys, managing legal documents, and ensuring excellent client service.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Preparation and organization of legal documents

Processing/scanning mail as needed

New file set up in document management software

Organizing and maintaining high volume of paper, electronic and/or hard files

Detail management of case files

Oral and written communications with a variety of entities, including clients, courts, family members, vendors and outside counsel, etc

Managing deadlines, scheduling, calendaring, and completing expense reports

General administrative support for Attorneys and Paralegals as requested

Qualification

Legal Assistant experienceTrustEstate knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

High level of organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize a variety of matters while working with multiple supervisors

Technologically savvy with a high proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Has the ability and willingness to learn new technology applications and processes

People oriented – enjoys interacting and communicating cooperatively with a wide range of colleagues from across the firm

Achievement oriented – enjoys taking on challenges while being proactive

Capable – shows initiative and can be trusted to perform assigned tasks and duties in a deadline-driven environment

Team member who maintains the willingness and mentality to get the work completed when needed. Willing and able to work overtime when required. Adaptable and flexible

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, with focus on rapport-building and listening

Ability to collaborate with paralegals, attorneys and other legal assistants throughout the Firm to ensure best practices are applied across the organization

Preferred

Proven experience as a Legal Assistant, with trust and estate matters preferred

Benefits

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance

Wellness program

Paid parking

Company

Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC

With nearly 150 attorneys across six offices in Kentucky and Indiana, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC (SKO) is a distinguished law firm with roots dating back to 1897.

Founded in 1897