Legal Assistant Estate & Trust

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant with at least two (2) years of law firm experience who takes pride in staying organized supporting a team and delivering exceptional client service Do you enjoy being the steady detail-oriented professional who keeps cases moving smoothly behind the scenes

Carolina Family Estate Planning is seeking a Legal Assistant - Estate and Trust to play a key role in supporting our estate planning probate and trust administration this position you will help ensure efficient operations and a seamless experience for our clients throughout their planning and administration journey. If you are proactive dependable and committed to excellence we would love to meet you.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package based on your experience in legal support estate planning drafting and estate addition to base pay we provide opportunities for metric-driven bonuses.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Matching contributions to your tax-deferred retirement savings plan
• Comprehensive estate planning services as an employee benefit
• Flexible paid time off accrued from Day One
• Twelve (12) paid holidays annually

We value work-life balance and believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally.

About Carolina Family Estate Planning

Carolina Family Estate Planning is a distinguished woman-owned law firm located in Cary NC. Our mission is to empower our community through comprehensive estate planning and estate administration services delivered with care and precision.

Our core values - integrity proactivity accountability teamwork innovation and a commitment to personal and professional growth - guide everything we do. Thanks to the dedication of our team we have consistently ranked among the fastest-growing law firms in the country. We are proud of our collaborative culture and the meaningful impact we make for families every day.

A Day in the Life

As a Legal Assistant - Estate and Trust you will begin your day by reviewing your calendar case management system and email to prioritize tasks and ensure deadlines are met.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling meetings and managing calendars
• Triaging incoming communications
• Maintaining accurate and organized client records
• Drafting and proofreading estate planning and administration documents
• Monitoring deadlines and case progress
• Collaborating closely with attorneys and team members
• Participating in weekly team meetings to review cases and improve processes

In this role you serve as an essential operational hub for the estate and trust team. Your work allows attorneys to focus on high-level legal counseling while ensuring our clients receive accurate timely and professional service.

Schedule and Location

Schedule: Full-time Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Alternative schedules may be considered.

Location:100% in-office at our Cary NC location.

Our Hiring Process

At Carolina Family Estate Planning we are committed to placing the right people in the right roles.

As part of our hiring process candidates will complete a brief Predictive Index assessment. After submitting your application you will receive an email with a link to the assessment. Completion is required to move forward in the selection process.

If you do not receive the email within 24 hours please check your spam or promotions folder. If it is still missing contact us at

How to Apply

If you are ready to join a collaborative high-performing team where your contributions truly matter we invite you to apply. Our initial application process takes just a few minutes and is mobile-friendly.

We look forward to learning more about you.

Required Experience:

Junior IC