Legal Assistant

We're looking for someone with a background as a legal assistant-someone who's organized, detail-oriented, and always thinking two steps ahead. If you love helping others, staying on top of details, and getting things done efficiently, this role is made for you.

START DATE: December 1, 2025

COMPENSATION: $27.50 PER HOUR / 4 DAY WORK WEEK

SCHEDULE:

Full-time (32 hours per week/4 days per week)

8:00 AM 5:00 PM PST

Monday Thursday or Tuesday Friday

LOCATION:

IN OFFICE

Crider Law Group is a client-focused estate planning firm, serving families across California and Texas. At Crider Law Group, we combine the professionalism of a law firm with the empathy of a family-focused practice. Each day, we dedicate ourselves to protecting family legacies with clarity, strategy, and heart and we're growing!

We're hiring a compassionate, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide a concierge level service to our clients during some of life's toughest moments. We're looking for someone who brings positive energy and a team-first attitude into every workday.

This role is fast-paced and people-focused, perfect for an individual who thrives on staying organized and keeping things moving.

Hit "Apply" if you're a thoughtful problem-solver who enjoys helping others.

Up Level and Growth

We encourage continuous learning and self-improvement. For some, continuous learning is focused on becoming better versions of their current role. For others, the motivation is professional and personal development to earn the opportunity to lead special projects and take on additional responsibilities.

Crider Law Group Core Values

Self-Motivated. We take initiative and bring energy to our work without needing to be prompted.

Proactive. We anticipate needs, identify solutions early, and take thoughtful action before issues arise.

Accountable. We own our responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and learn from our mistakes.

Compassionate. We treat prospects, clients, and each other with empathy, patience, and respect.

Growth-Oriented. We embrace feedback, pursue learning, and continually look for ways to improve ourselves and our firm.

Key Responsibilities with Success Metrics

Prepare Estate Planning Documents

Print and assemble client estate planning documents for easy client signature, an average of 25 binders per month. Review each signature page for accuracy and mark each signature line with a sticky to identify where the client needs to sign.

Success Metric: Binders must be prepared 48 hours prior to the scheduled signature meeting in California and one week in advance for signature meetings in Texas.

Client Follow Up

Reach out to clients via phone or email to schedule follow-up meetings, provide case updates, and confirm document receipt. Once the client has signed their documents, scan the signed copies to their folder prior to preparing and mailing the USB drive to them.

Success Metrics:

• Acknowledge document receipt within 12 hours of document receipt
• Schedule follow ups within 12 hours of initial meeting
  

Client Intake

Lead one-hour "Initial Design" calls via Zoom with prospective clients with patience, compassion, and 5-star service.

Success Metric: 9 out of 10 new clients rate the "Initial Design" Zoom as "meeting or exceeding expectations" based on an automated Zoom survey at the end of the client session.

Probate Hearings

Check online court system daily for probate notes. Review the notes to determine whether any review is needed by the attorney or whether to schedule a hearing.

Success Metric: Schedule hearing or time in attorney's calendar to review probates notes within 12 hours of a court update

Legal Assistant Ideal Candidate Characteristics

• You love structure and keeping things running smoothly
• You ask great questions and dig deeper to get the full story
• You stay composed under pressure and put others at ease
• You adapt quickly and find solutions when plans change
• You catch small mistakes without getting too stuck in the weeds
• 1 2 years experience working in administrative role in legal industry

BenefitsPerks

• 4-Day Workweek
• 14 Days Paid Time Off Annual Benefit (accrues monthly)
• Annual payout of unused balance
14 Paid US Holidays

COMPENSATION: $27.50 PER HOUR / 4 DAY WORK WEEK

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Apply online
• The ALL IN Assessment (Approximately 35 minutes)
• Initial Interview via Zoom (Approximately 15 minutes)
• Online Skills Test (Approximately 15 minutes)
• Virtual Interview (Approximately 1.5 hours)
• Team Shadow Day "Experience a Day in the Life with Us" (4 hours PAID)