Trust and Estates Legal Assistant

Reid And Riege, Pc•Hartford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized Connecticut law firm with offices in Hartford and New Haven and a well-established trusts and estates practice, seeks a self-motivated Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant for its Hartford office. The role provides comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and clients. The ideal candidate has administrative experience, preferably in a law firm setting; experience with estate planning, estate settlement, and trust administration is a strong plus. With demonstrated initiative and performance, the position may take on paralegal-level responsibilities over time, with training and mentorship from attorneys and paralegals. The firm offers a professional and supportive work environment and a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. The position is full-time, in person, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
Administrative experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, document management systems, and time-entry systems.
Outstanding proofreading and follow-up skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter able to work independently, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and manage a significant workload effectively.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills, with good judgment.
Willingness to learn and ability to interpret and follow instructions quickly and efficiently.
Collaborative team player with a patient, compassionate orientation toward client service.
One year of experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in trusts and estates, including estate planning, estate settlement, or trust administration.
Associate or bachelor's degree.
Administrative experience in a law firm setting.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including call screening, calendar management, meeting scheduling, light reception, client correspondence, document processing, deadline management, and general office support.
Assist with estate administration tasks, including gathering data and asset information and coordinating probate and tax filings.
Assist attorneys and paralegals with preparing and drafting legal documents related to trusts and estates matters.
Respond to client requests consistently and efficiently.
Handle confidential client information professionally and trustworthily.
Multitask in an evolving environment, remain flexible, and manage changing priorities.