Trust and Estates Legal Assistant

Reid & Riege Attorneys•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. Administrative experience is desired, preferably in a law firm setting; experience in estate planning, estate settlement, and trust administration is a strong plus. With demonstrated initiative and performance, the position offers the opportunity to take on paralegal-level responsibilities over time, with training and mentorship from attorneys and paralegals. The firm describes its environment as professional and supportive and offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. The position is full-time and in person, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 9:00 to 5:00.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
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.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, and ability to work independently, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and manage a significant workload.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills and good judgment.
Willingness to learn and ability to interpret and follow instructions quickly and efficiently.
Collaborative approach and patient, compassionate orientation toward client service.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience in trusts and estates, including estate planning, estate settlement, or trust administration, preferred.
One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including screening calls, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, providing light reception, handling client correspondence, processing documents, managing deadlines, and performing general office support.
Assist with estate administration, 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.
Manage multiple tasks in an evolving environment, remaining flexible and adapting to changing priorities.