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NPAworldwide

Legal Assistant - Trusts and Estates

NPAworldwide, Hauppauge, New York, United States, 11788

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Legal Assistant - Trusts and Estates

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Responsibilities

Provide administrative support, including scheduling, document management, and client communication.

Draft, proofread, and organize legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.

Assist with estate administration tasks, including probate filings and beneficiary communications.

Conduct legal research and prepare summaries for attorney review.

Coordinate with courts, financial institutions, and government agencies as needed.

Maintain and update client files in compliance with firm policies.

Assist with billing, expense tracking, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits Our client is a well-established law firm that concentrates on 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 their estate planning attorneys.

Salary is up to

$70,000 - $90,000

plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Additional Information Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $70,000

Salary Max: $90,000

Currency Type: USD

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Professional Services

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