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Legal Secretary Job Description

FIRM DESCRIPTION:

ANDERSON YAZDI HWANG MINTON + HORN LLP, located in Burlingame, California, is an established, boutique law firm comprised of diverse, highly experienced attorneys delivering sophisticated counsel to high net worth individuals and families, fiduciaries, companies, and non- profit organizations. Our core areas of practice include estate planning, trusts and wealth transfer as well as trust, estate and fiduciary litigation.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a full-time, experienced LEGAL SECRETARY to work in the area of trust and estate planning and administration. Organization and attention to detail are extremely important in this fast-paced office.

The ideal candidate is extremely empathetic and capable of offering the highest level of service to our clientele. Professionalism and teamwork are prized, so the best candidate works well with attorneys, co-workers, clients and their allied advisors, such as accountants and financial planners, and the court. He or she will utilize legal knowledge and administrative skills to assist attorneys with handling legal matters, and will provide day-to-day services to maintain the overall functionality of the office.

Responsibilities include preparing, proofreading, and editing of correspondence and signature originals of legal documents such as trusts and wills; notarizing documents; interacting and communicating with clients daily; performing administrative duties such as managing complex calendars; and organizing and maintaining client files. Maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training, experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Two years of legal secretary experience in complex Estate and Trust (or similar practice area) preferred; Estate and Trust litigation experience a plus
• Excellent typing, transcription, and communication skills required
• Strong organizational skills; extremely detail-oriented; ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and with a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; knowledge of iManage and MacPac
• Ability and willingness to learn

SALARY/COMPENSATION:

• Highly competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Full-time employees are eligible for a full benefits package including group health insurance, life and disability insurances, a qualified retirement plan with 401K component, and various types of paid time off

ANDERSON YAZDI HWANG MINTON + HORN LLP is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

If you possess the required experience and skills, we would love to hear from you. To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to the attention of Jennifer Minton, [email protected].

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