Trust and Estates Administrative Assistant

Reid And Riege, Pc•New Haven, CT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized law firm with offices in Hartford and New Haven, seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for its New Haven office. The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years of experience in a law firm setting; a background in estate planning, estate settlement, and trust administration is a strong plus. This role calls for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and clients.

Requirements

3+ years of administrative experience in a law firm setting.
Outstanding proofreading and follow-up skills; a detail-oriented self-starter able to work independently, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and prioritize effectively.
Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management and time-entry systems.
A strong willingness to learn and the ability to interpret and follow instructions quickly and efficiently.
A collaborative team player with a patient, compassionate orientation toward client service.

Nice To Haves

A background in estate planning, estate settlement, and trust administration is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including call screening, meeting coordination, light reception, and general office support.
Handle confidential client information in a professional and trustworthy manner.
Multi-task in an evolving environment with minimal supervision, remaining flexible and managing changing priorities as they arise.