Legal Assistant; Part-Time

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Adams and Martin Group is seeking a PART-TIME Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a working knowledge of legal procedures and documents. Responsibilities include document preparation, case file management, client communication, calendaring deadlines, and general administrative support.

Title: Legal Assistant

Type: Permanent/Direct Hire

Location: On-Site;
St. Louis, MO

Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week;
Flexible to suite family needs

This role could expand to a full-time role or additional hours in the future if interested

If 30+ hours per week, eligible for full benefits program

Compensation: up to $35/hour

Job Description:

• Prepare, process, and file probate-related legal documents such as petitions, motions, inventories, accountings, and notices.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, guiding them through the probate process from intake to discharge.
• Support clients in fulfilling their duties related to estate administration.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date case files and records.
• Monitor and manage case deadlines, appointments, and court hearings using calendaring tools.
• Review and revise legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Organize, track, and maintain all documentation related to probate cases.
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience handling probate matters, including small estate and full estate administration preferred, but not required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible workload.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Legal Services

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