Trusts Estates Legal Assistant
Trusts Estates Legal Assistant
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$ 55000 - 75000
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Job Description
Because a great law firm begins with great people.
At Rivkin Radler we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction.Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers with offices in Albany N.Y.; Hackensack N.J.; Jacksonville F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie N.Y.; and Uniondale N.Y.The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring training professional development and public service programs.
The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance group term life insurance accidental death and dismemberment insurance longterm disability insurance optional term life insurance flexible spending accounts Aflac 401(k) paid time off referral bonuses and paid holidays.
Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking a Full Time experienced Legal Assistant for our Uniondale office to assist attorneys who focus their practice on the areas of Trusts and Estates. EOE.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must:
- Have a minimum of 5 years of law firm experience and a background in the areas of Trusts and Estates.
- Be proactive and able to assist with the preparation of legal documents including Wills Trusts Health Care Proxies Living Wills and Powers of Attorney and provide attorneys with administrative support.
- Candidate should enjoy working with clients and their families and pride themselves on attention to detail and organization.
- Be able to type 55 wpm and have excellent spelling grammar and organizational skills as well as the ability to multitask and work both independently and as a team member.
- Experience with NetDocs a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Keeping cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; entering information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
- Answering telephone calls; maintaining client contact; scheduling meetings
- Assisting attorneys with creating formatting and revising retainer letters and other legal documents.
- Straight typing proofreading work for accuracy prior to returning to attorneys.
- Maintaining attorney schedules.
- Entering attorney time using Expert Time.
- Submitting expense and reimbursement reports using Chrome River.
- Managing and prioritize incoming email and correspondence.
- Scanning and emailing documents.
- EFiling
- Attending Will signings
- Exhibiting patience empathy and professional maturity at all times.
- Demonstrating an attitude of cooperation with legal staff peers and administrators.
The ideal candidate is a team player comfortable with emerging technology and willing to take on new challenges and increasing their skill set.
Hybrid Hours:
MondayFriday 9am 5pm with the flexibility to work overtime when needed
Minimum 3 days a week in office
2 days a week remotely
Congenial fast paced environment we offer competitive salary and benefits. EOE
The annualized salary range for this position is $55000 to $75000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other jobrelated factors permitted by law.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
To find out how you can join our talented team emailemailprotected.
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- Job FamilyAdministration
- Pay TypeSalary
Employment Type
Full-Time
