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Description We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary specializing in probate and estate planning to join our team on a contract basis in Chesterfield, Missouri. This role requires someone with a keen eye for detail, a background in law firm operations, experience supporting attorneys directly, and the ability to manage key administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and proficiency in legal-specific software.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with probate and estate planning cases by preparing and organizing legal documents.

• Maintain regular communication with clients to address inquiries and provide updates.

• Manage scheduling tasks, including appointments and case-related meetings.

• Scan, organize, and accurately name documents for efficient recordkeeping.

• Utilize Clio, Simplifile, Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office tools to support daily operations.

• Ensure thorough attention to detail in all administrative and legal tasks.

• Handle deed-related work and documentation, as needed.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to deadlines. Requirements • Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.

• Knowledge of probate, estate planning, and related legal processes.

• Proficiency in legal software, including Clio, Simplifile, Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office.

• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to manage scheduling and maintain accurate records.

• Excellent communication skills for client interactions.

• Experience handling deeds is preferred.

• Familiarity with case management tools and document scanning procedures.

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.

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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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