Administrative Support Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals within the Estate Planning and Taxation practice group.
• Prepare, organize, and execute legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and client tax returns.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Handle new business intake (NBI) processes, including conflict checks and screening forms.
• Manage attorney time entry, expense logs, and monthly billing/pre-bill reporting.
• Maintain electronic and physical files using document management systems (NetDocs).
• Assist with specialized filings and mailings to the IRS and other regulatory bodies.
• Create and update client binders and assist with overflow filing needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma plus at least two years of post-secondary education or related work experience.
• Prior professional experience in Estate Planning, Taxation, Probate, or a related legal practice area.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Typing speed of at least 55 wpm.
• Experience with document management systems and PDF manipulation software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Transportation assistance.
• Professional, diverse, and collaborative work environment.

About the Company

Dykema Gossett PLLC is a leading national law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services across a wide range of practice areas. We pride ourselves on fostering a professional workplace where all employees can thrive through collaboration and excellence.