in
Evans & Davis

Legal Assistant, Probate Specialist

Evans & Davis See More Job Openings by This EmployerArrow
  • Full Time
  • Edmond, OK

Job Description

Who We Are 

Evans & Davis exists to champion family legacies. We’re a national firm devoted exclusively to estate planning, trust administration services, probates, and business law. We know our field inside and out, and we build client relationships that last a lifetime.


When you join the Evans & Davis team, you join an organization fiercely committed to our core values:

  • Excellence–Practice Like a Champion: We work hard and compete to win. We’re preparing for the championship–performing to our highest level, improving our craft, and consistently exceeding expectations;
  • Compassion–Climb Aboard the Meal Train: We care deeply about our clients, each other, and the community–showing up in the good times and the tough times. Every interaction is rooted in trust, respect, and genuine concern;
  • Hospitality–Create Wow Experiences: We create unforgettable moments–practicing unreasonable hospitality and highlighting each person's uniqueness. This leaves a lasting impact on clients, referral sources, and each other;
  • Strategic–Play Chess, Not Checkers: We anticipate next steps–looking ahead to solve problems. This makes life easier for colleagues, and the client experience improves; and
  • Tactical–Clear the Obstacles: When we see a problem, we fix it–clearing obstacles, solving problems, and diving into every task with a team-first attitude. We’re all in this together.


How You’ll Make a Difference

As an ambassador for our organization, the Probate Specialist establishes relationships with Evans & Davis clients built on trust, respect, and genuine care during a family’s most difficult moments. You’ll provide necessary client communication and administrative support to attorneys, case managers, and staff–serving throughout the client journey with compassion and efficiency.


Your Job Description

  • Initiate, maintain, and respond to client communication by phone, email, and text message throughout the client’s probate journey;
  • Coordinate with clients to schedule and confirm all in-person and virtual meetings;
  • Collect, audit, organize, and prepare documents for all meetings;
  • Create, edit, and manage client files with provided information for physical and digital systems;
  • Regularly update information in Lawmatics, the firm’s CRM tool–update matter stages, ensure assigned tasks are accurate, and save all relevant email communication to files;
  • Update and maintain attorney calendars;
  • Receive and scan all mail for clients and distribute accordingly;
  • Answer client phone calls to answer general questions, as needed;
  • Perform final audit of client file, ensuring accuracy;
  • Provide general administrative assistance, including booking conference space and scanning documents, and;
  • Work collaboratively as an important member of the probate team, providing assistance and client coverage as necessary.


Who You Are

  • Can communicate verbally and in writing with excellence and warmth, building positive relationships with clients and colleagues;
  • Show exceptional attention to detail and consistently complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy;
  • Exhibit a passion for helping people;
  • Enjoy a fast-paced workplace; 
  • Be flexible and open to change and improvement;
  • Navigate sensitive information with compassion and confidentiality;
  • Work effectively under pressure; and
  • Bring a positive, team-first attitude to every interaction.


Other Role Requirements

  • Law firm experience required
  • Experience with probate, trust administration, or estate planning matters strongly preferred; and
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and the Microsoft tools


Our Benefits and Perks

Great work comes from great people who are trusted, empowered, and supported. That’s why Evans & Davis provides meaningful benefits and earned perks. 

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for eligible, full-time employees;
  • Health Savings Account;
  • 401K match;
  • Paid parental leave;
  • Earned flexibility;
  • Learning & development opportunities; and
  • Holiday parties and team outings.



Have Questions?

Looking for a job or looking to hire? We're here to help! Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Justia Legal Jobs.