We currently have an opportunity for a Trust and Estates Legal Assistant position with a law firm in Hackensack, NJ. (zip code 07601). This is a hybrid role - 50% from home and 50% in the office.
Position responsibilities are:
Reviewing, scanning and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents, drafting correspondence and preparing and processing forms and legal documents and filings
Analyze and collect information for legal documents and
Prepare final estate planning letter and document binder which includes copies of executed estate planning documents and recommendations for various asset transfers
Full administrative responsibilities, including answering and directing calls, communicating with clients and making copies
Record billable time daily
Maintain and update files and corresponding deadlines
Organize attorney meetings and client conferences, prepare all files and documents for meetings, notarize documents and attend and participate in required meetings
Handle special projects assigned by department attorneys as they arise
Position requirements are:
At least 3-4 years of experience as a legal assistant with experience supporting attorneys with Trust and Estates Elder Law, Corporate Law and/or Commercial Real Estate matters a plus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Proficiency in MS Office
Excellent communication and client relations skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines