Legal Assistant - Estate Planning and Litigation
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Assistant to join our team in our Saratoga office. This is a full-time, on-site position providing administrative and legal support to attorneys in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, and litigation. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, professional, client-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also taking direction and collaborating with attorneys and other members of the team.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in civil litigation, estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, or a related practice area.
- Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with electronic court filing systems, including local and federal courts.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HotDocs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while also following established procedures and attorney direction.
- Professional and welcoming demeanor with a strong commitment to client service.
- Willingness to learn new areas of practice and take on additional responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of guardianship matters and Medicaid applications is a plus.
- Knowledge of NetDocuments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys.
- Assist attorneys with estate planning, estate administration, and trust administration matters.
- Assist with the preparation, organization, and processing of estate planning and estate administration documents.
- Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, appointments, deadlines, and court schedules.
- Open and close client files and maintain accurate and organized electronic and paper files.
- Coordinate client intakes and assist with scheduling new client consultations.
- Greet clients and coordinate client meetings, conference rooms, and related logistics.
- Assist with case management and file review.
- Maintain discovery and trial schedules and assist attorneys with tracking important deadlines.
- Prepare, organize, and electronically file documents with local, state, and federal courts.
- Assist with correspondence, document preparation, and other attorney-directed tasks.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
- Learn and provide support in additional areas of specialized litigation practice as needed.
- Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan available after eligibility requirements are met
- Supportive work/life balance
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
