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Legal Assistant - New Milford Office
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$71,187 / year median in Connecticut
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- 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