Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant
7 days ago
Princeton
Job Description Powerful Partnerships. Standout Solutions. Stevens & Lee is a 200-plus lawyer full-service law firm representing clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic, New England and across the country from 18 offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Delaware and Florida. The firm is the cornerstone of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services. Job Overview At Stevens & Lee, the Legal Assistant plays a vital role as an administrative team member supporting a group of attorneys with the shared goal of providing exceptional service to our valued clients. The Legal Assistant is multi-dimensional position drawing upon a variety of skills and competencies, best suited for an organized, self-starter who enjoys assuming responsibility and learning new things. Primary Responsibilities (responsibilities include but not limited to) • Support attorneys and paralegals in the Trusts & Estates Practice Group., • Communicate with clients as directed by attorneys in a respectful and professional manner., • Assist clients with the execution of estate planning documents., • Provide support for estate projects from inception to completion., • Submit Conflict Checks, open new client matters and create New Business Memos as directed by attorneys., • Work with various court systems processing paperwork and e-filings, running docket reports, and maintaining docket search charts., • Partner with the firm's Finance Department to produce monthly attorney billing; process and submit check requests and complete attorney expense reports., • Draft legal documents, prepare letters, correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed; proofread and ensure accuracy of all materials., • Make redactions, conduct bates numbering, and compile document productions., • Coordinate attorney calendars, set-up meetings, conference calls, and make travel arrangements., • Manage all incoming and outgoing U.S., certified and Fed-Ex mail per attorney request., • Welcome clients and greet visitors with a helpful, positive, and professional attitude., • Answer direct-line phone calls in a professional manner and route as necessary., • Previous experience in Trusts & Estates Legal Department experience required., • Strong familiarity with estate planning, probate, and trust administration documents., • Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel., • Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision., • Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands., • Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/work experience required., • Minimum of three years of legal administrative Trusts & Estates support experience within a legal department or law firm or an equivalent combination of education and experience., • Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, • Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly. Job Type: Full-Time- 40 Hours/week FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To: Human Resources Job Location: Princeton, NJ Salary Range: The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location. In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Lee Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.