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Legal Assistant - Trust and Estate Planning
Job Description
Our client, a well-established, highly respected law firm looking to add a Trust and Estate Planning Legal Assistant to their Brookfield office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team that values professionalism, client service, and work-life balance.
Position Overview
- Prepare and review estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
- Assist with probate and trust administration, including drafting court documents and managing asset inventories.
- Maintain and organize client files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate client meetings, manage calendars, and handle correspondence.
- Communicate with clients, financial institutions, and other parties to gather and relay information.
Experience:
- 2+ years as a legal assistant or paralegal, ideally in trust and estate planning or a similar area.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with legal case management software is a plus.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Client-Focused: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to ensure a positive client experience.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Strong Reputation: Join a well-known, respected firm with a solid presence in the Milwaukee area.
- Growth Potential: Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
- Great Culture: A supportive, collaborative team that values work-life balance.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive pay and benefits package.
If you’re an organized, detail-oriented legal assistant with a passion for supporting clients through their estate planning journey, I’d love to connect and share more about this opportunity.
Meet Your Recruiter

Mark Gawronski, CPC
Director of Training
Hired in 2013, Mark Gawronski serves as the Director of Training and a Senior Employment Consultant for AllianceStaff. Mark started his career in recruiting immediately following his college career at UW-Whitewater where he graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism Advertising and participated on their nationally ranked football team. He is a high energy leader with a skill to connect and build relationships. His ultimate goal is to develop more of a partnership, where he is an extension to the search, both on the company and candidate side. Mark is CPC certified by the National Association of Personnel Services and also participates on the Board of Directors for our state association, Recruiters of Wisconsin.
Mark is a family man and loves spending quality time with his wife and three kids. In his free time, Mark enjoys playing golf, following his favorite sports teams (The Green Bay Packers and the Whitewater Warhawks) and doing DIY projects.
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