Estate Planning Legal Assistant — Trusts & Estates (PTO)

Confidential Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

A mid-sized law firm in Nassau County seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant for its Trusts & Estates department. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of estate planning experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Duties include providing administrative support to attorneys and managing estate planning documents. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health care and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in estate planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.
• Experience with probate and administration documents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys.
• Draft and maintain estate planning documents.
• Organize and maintain accurate physical and digital files.
• Facilitate will/trust execution meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Job description

A mid-sized law firm in Nassau County seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant for its Trusts & Estates department. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of estate planning experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Duties include providing administrative support to attorneys and managing estate planning documents. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health care and a 401(k) plan.