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Tucker Ellis LLP · 19 hours ago

Legal Secretary- Trusts & Estates- Onsite

Cleveland, OH, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Legal Secretary to join our Cleveland office. This role is fully onsite and will provide direct administrative and practice support to attorneys in our Trusts & Estates group.

ConsultingLegal

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to attorneys handling trusts & estates matters, including calendar management, scheduling, and document preparation

Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, legal documents, and estate planning materials such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney

Assist with probate and trust administration by organizing files, maintaining case documentation, and preparing routine court forms and filings

Manage client files (electronic and paper), including opening new matters, maintaining organization, and archiving closed files

Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and outside professionals, ensuring timely follow-up on requests and deadlines

Coordinate signing meetings, notarizations, and document execution for estate planning matters

Enter attorney time, process billing, and assist with client engagement letters and related administrative tasks

Qualification

Trusts & Estates experienceEstate planning documentsMicrosoft Office proficiencyDocument management systemsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skills