Find & Apply For Paralegal / Legal Assistant Jobs in New Milford, Connecticut

Overview We are seeking a dependable, organized, and client-focused Legal Assistant to join our New Milford office. This full-time position provides administrative, front desk, and legal support to attorneys, paralegals, and clients, with a focus on estate planning matters. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to support both daily office operations and time-sensitive legal workflows. Duties

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, including data entry, copying, scanning, filing, correspondence, calendars, and document organization.
• Prepare, assemble, mail, and organize estate planning documents, client packets, signing materials, and related correspondence.
• Support client signing appointments, including preparing materials and serving as a witness when needed.
• Support the estate planning team with mailings, scanning, land records mailings, conflict check support, conforming, file closing tasks, and other administrative or legal support assignments
• Provide front desk coverage, greet clients and visitors, answer calls, schedule appointments, and support client intake.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, FedEx coordination, document mailings, and filings with town clerks or other third parties.
• Assist with maintaining original documents and records.
• Support office operations by preparing conference rooms, stocking supplies, coordinating supply needs, and assisting the estate planning team with overflow tasks.
• Assist with Marketing events Qualifications
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively
• Previous experience working in a professional office setting is preferred

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person