Probate Assistant
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Legal Assistant Pre-Litigation
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant (minimum 12 years) to provide essential support to our pre-litigation department. This role focuses on assisting with pre-suit matters including probate-related tasks document drafting court filings contract coordination and ongoing client relations throughout the pre-litigation process.
The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and proactive with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. While prior experience in personal injury law is a plus it is not required.
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Benefits:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant (minimum 12 years) to provide essential support to our pre-litigation department. This role focuses on assisting with pre-suit matters including probate-related tasks document drafting court filings contract coordination and ongoing client relations throughout the pre-litigation process.
The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and proactive with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. While prior experience in personal injury law is a plus it is not required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with pre-litigation matters including probate-related cases
- Draft legal documents correspondence and probate pleadings
- Prepare and file court documents in compliance with local and state probate regulations
- Manage and maintain organized case files and documentation
- Assist with sending and tracking contracts and legal correspondence
- Communicate professionally with clients witnesses medical providers and expert consultants
- Support the pre-suit manager who leads the intake and pre-litigation process
- Assist with cases in jurisdictions outside of Arkansas with training provided on state-specific procedures
- Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support role
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks efficiently
- Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a pre-litigation team
Employee Benefits:
- 100% health for the employee
- Dental & vision are around $50 per month
- Supplemental Insurance plans
- 1-week paid vacation after 6 months 1additional week at 1 year 2-4 years is 2 weeks 5 years is 3 weeks
- Sick time is accrued 2 hrs per pay period
- 2 personal days a year (after 6 months)
- Paid Vacation Days (New Years Day; Presidents Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve or the Day after Christmas; and Christmas Day.)
- 401k
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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