Legal Secretary

Robert Half • Delray Beach, FL • 9h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support a busy trusts and estates practice in Florida. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage legal administrative work with accuracy, discretion, and strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate will help keep probate and estate matters moving forward by coordinating filings, preparing documents, and maintaining schedules in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents related to wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration matters.

Coordinate court and agency submissions, including electronic filing, while ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.

Maintain attorney calendars, arrange meetings, and track important dates for hearings, filings, and client matters.

Support probate and estate administration workflows by organizing files, monitoring case progress, and following up on outstanding items.

Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties in a clear and respectful manner to gather information and facilitate case activity.

Assist with execution logistics for legal documents, including coordinating witnesses and related signing requirements.

Review correspondence and legal paperwork for completeness, formatting, and consistency before distribution or filing. Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role.

Hands-on experience supporting trusts and estates, probate, or estate administration matters.

Proficiency with electronic filing systems and legal document preparation.

Strong calendar management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines effectively.

Working knowledge of wills, trusts, probate procedures, and related legal documentation.

Excellent written communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.

This is a fully in office position.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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