2890 N. Main Street, Suite 206 • Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Current Opening

Administrative Assistant Law Office (Walnut Creek)

Absolute Trust Counsel is a small, established law firm in Walnut Creek focusing on estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate, Medi-Cal planning and special needs planning. We are seeking a full-time assistant to provide a high level of administrative support to our clients, affiliates and our team. This position will play an important role in our growth strategy by providing exceptional customer service, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for meeting expectations. Our first priority is our clients’ well-being, and we take great pride in making our planning processes pleasant, convenient and efficient.

The right candidate is someone who has a desire to learn, implement effective systems and an interest in helping families through estate planning, trust administration, and probate law.

About This Position – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Answer and manage incoming phone calls
  • Greet and interact with clients and other visitors
  • Prepare, edit and send basic correspondence
  • File and retrieve documents
  • Manage and maintain complicated calendar for two attorneys
  • Arrange and confirm appointments
  • Manage day to day office needs
  • Assemble and scan client documents
  • Manage and maintain client and affiliate database accurately and efficiently

About You and Our Requirements:

  • A customer service super star!
  • Warm, kind, friendly and easy-going
  • Organized and able to prioritize
  • A team player
  • Positive attitude and self-aware
  • Able to recognize, admit mistakes and learn from them
  • Detail-oriented and a problem solver
  • Interested in what you are doing and why
  • Able to follow instructions and work efficiently
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Excellent proofreading, written and oral communication skills
  • Experience in a fast-paced work environment
  • Able to multi-task and deal with interruptions
  • Strong work ethic and high level of integrity
  • Knowledge of relevant software including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures

The position is full time, in-office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Starting compensation is $25-$28/hour with increases based upon performance.

If you think you’re the right person for the job, please complete our form using the link below, AND reply to this job posting with your resume:

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Applicants may be contacted by telephone for an interview. No telephone calls or walk-ins, please.
Absolute Trust Counsel is dedicated to helping people make informed decisions about the management of their assets and health care. We strive to provide a work environment that enables every Team Member to reach the highest possible level of professional and personal fulfillment.

About Absolute Trust Counsel

Absolute Trust Counsel is dedicated to helping people make informed decisions about the management of their assets and health care. We strive to provide a work environment that enables every Team Member to reach the highest possible level of professional and personal fulfillment.

Kirsten Howe, the firm’s managing attorney, was admitted to the California bar in 1987 and has practiced in Walnut Creek since 1997. She earned her J.D. cum laude at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where she was a member of the Thurston Society and Managing Editor of The Hastings Law Journal. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1980 from the University of Michigan.

Kirsten is a member of the Trusts and Estates section of the California State Bar Association; the Estate Planning and Probate Section, the Elder Law Section and the Women’s Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. She is on the Board of Directors of the Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley and a member of the Robert G. McGrath American chapter of Inns of Court.

The job description and responsibilities listed are meant to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Kirsten Howe Attorney at Law is an equal opportunity employer that sees diversity as a positive force in a drug-free workplace. We encourage minorities, women, veterans and disabled individuals to apply.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/VEVRAA Contractor.