Job Title: Trust & Estate Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
The Trust & Estate Legal Assistant at the law firm will be responsible for a variety of tasks aimed at supporting the legal team in the Trust & Estate Planning department. The duties include:
- Word processing and transcription.
- Communicating effectively with clients to ensure clarity and satisfaction.
- Drafting and finalizing simple estate planning documents for clients.
- Managing correspondence and related forms, including deeds into trust, assignments, and beneficiary designations.
- Performing general bookkeeping tasks.
- Compiling inventories and final accountings related to estates.
- Conducting some legal research as required.
- Managing and maintaining the calendar for scheduling appointments and deadlines.
- Proofreading and editing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Setting up, organizing, and maintaining client files and other important documents.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the attorneys to support the department's operations.
Education and Experience Information:
The ideal candidate for the Trust & Estate Legal Assistant position should meet the following educational and experience requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm setting, specifically in Trust & Estate Planning.
- Experience with TurboCourt is essential.
- Superior word processing and computer skills are required.
- Knowledge of MS Excel is considered a plus.
- The candidate should possess excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- A detail-oriented, self-motivated, and self-confident individual who can work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Information:
The position of Trust & Estate Legal Assistant offers a competitive salary range between $58,000 and $65,000 per year. In addition to the base salary, the law firm provides a generous benefits package, which includes:
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Vision insurance.
Additional Information:
The position is full-time, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday. The role requires the ability to commute to Hartford, CT 06103, and candidates should be willing to relocate to Hartford, CT 06103 before starting work. The work location is in person at the law firm's office.
The law firm, being one of the largest in Connecticut with offices in various locations including Hartford, Middletown, New Haven, Danbury, Springfield, MA, and Washington, ., offers a stimulating and collaborative environment for career growth. The firm is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This opportunity is ideal for those who wish to enhance their paralegal career within a reputable and dynamic law firm.
