International Staffing Consultants
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
International Staffing Consultants, New Hyde Park, New York, United States, 11040
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Opportunity
Our client is a well-established law firm with a concentration in estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and special needs planning. They are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented legal assistant/paralegal to provide critical administrative and paralegal support to its estate planning attorneys. Main responsibilities include: Providing administrative support, including scheduling, document management, and client communication. Drafting, proofreading, and organizing legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. Assisting with estate administration tasks, including probate filings and beneficiary communications. Conducting legal research and preparing summaries for attorney review. Coordinating with courts, financial institutions, and government agencies as needed. Maintaining and updating client files in compliance with firm policies. Assisting with billing, expense tracking, and other administrative duties as assigned. Main qualifications include: Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in estate planning, trust administration, or elder law preferred. Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software (experience with Clio, WealthCounsel, or HotDocs is a plus). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Having a notary is a plus. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Salary is up to $75,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
Our client is a well-established law firm with a concentration in estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and special needs planning. They are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented legal assistant/paralegal to provide critical administrative and paralegal support to its estate planning attorneys. Main responsibilities include: Providing administrative support, including scheduling, document management, and client communication. Drafting, proofreading, and organizing legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. Assisting with estate administration tasks, including probate filings and beneficiary communications. Conducting legal research and preparing summaries for attorney review. Coordinating with courts, financial institutions, and government agencies as needed. Maintaining and updating client files in compliance with firm policies. Assisting with billing, expense tracking, and other administrative duties as assigned. Main qualifications include: Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in estate planning, trust administration, or elder law preferred. Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software (experience with Clio, WealthCounsel, or HotDocs is a plus). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Having a notary is a plus. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Salary is up to $75,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.