Legal Administrative Assistant III - Trusts & Estates

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic Trusts & Estates Practice Group at Gordon Feinblatt. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with at least five years of experience to contribute to a thriving legal practice and work alongside experienced attorneys and paralegals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to assigned attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and organize miscellaneous and varied legal documents, correspondence, exhibits, and files.
• Efficiently schedule and coordinate meetings, and appointments, and manage attorney calendars.
• Attend client meetings on an as needed basis.
• Attend to matters related to the organization and filing of gift tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns, and estate tax returns, including the payment of any taxes due.
• Assist with miscellaneous research and gather information as required.
• Assist with billing and the processing of invoices.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and mail; direct them to the appropriate personnel; and file the emails and mail appropriately.
• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive documents.
• Establish and maintain cordial and cooperative relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Perform general office duties, including time entry, filing, photocopying, and the downloading and scanning of documents.
• Support special projects and take on additional tasks as needed.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a law firm environment.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and practices.
• Proficiency in document management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe.
• Proficiency in Trusts & Estates specific software like GEMS a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  
  

Why Join Gordon Feinblatt?

Gordon Feinblatt is committed to the development, mentoring, and advancement of legal professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our culture provides an inclusive and flexible work atmosphere that provides us the ability to deliver the service and support that our clients, attorneys, and personnel deserve.

Compensation Package: We value your skills and offer a comprehensive benefits & compensation package.

Professional Growth: Elevate your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.

Work/Life Harmony: We embrace flexibility by empowering our teams to achieve work-life balance while optimizing productivity.

Team Environment: Collaborate with experienced attorneys and legal professionals to achieve goals.

Corporate Social Responsibility: We are committed to fostering positive change and making a meaningful impact through our unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility.

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Please visit our career page for more information on reasons why to join our team:

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually

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