Legal Staff Paralegal in Latham, NY

Law Firm

Latham, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Latham, NY

Legal Staff

1-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- High level of client contact
- Drafting correspondence
- Managing attorney calendars
- Scheduling and confirming appointments
- Maintaining case notes

Education and Experience Information:
- Experience in Estate Planning and/or Estate Administration is required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a keen sense of urgency.
- Highly organized and exceptionally detail-oriented.
- Skilled at multi-tasking with a high degree of efficiency.
- Strong communication skills via telephone, email, or in-person.
- Ability to think critically and proactively, and remain effective under pressure.
- Problem-solving capabilities with regard to workflow obstacles.
- Collaborative team player as well as a self-motivated independent agent.
- High degree of professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Pleasant demeanor and an outgoing personality with a client service focus.

Salary Information:
- Compensation ranges from $45,000 to $55,000 per year.

Additional Information:
The law firm is a rapidly expanding New York State law practice specializing in estate planning, special needs, business planning, tax planning, elder care, and estate/trust administration. The firm offers a team of exceptional people who are passionate about the law and clients. It provides trusted counsel for estate and trust planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, estate and trust administration and litigation, guardianship, special needs planning, business planning, and tax planning. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.