Legal Assistant

Connell Foley LLP; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Connell Foley LLP seeks an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support the Trust & Estate Group in a fast-paced, document-heavy environment in Roseland, NJ. Experience with trusts, tax and probate matters is preferred.

You will work directly with clients and advisors, assist with estate administration and planning, manage document/file workflows, assemble complex client packages, support fiduciary litigation projects, and handle outside service invoices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years law firm experience.
• Strong follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Excellent organization, writing, time management, proofreading, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Dealing directly with clients and advisors on requests for documents.
• Assist with estate administration issues; assist on estate planning matters (including the preparation of forms such as insurance and retirement forms, deeds, etc.).
• Document and file management.
• Prepare and assemble complex client planning and other packages.
• Assist with estate/fiduciary litigation projects (traditional litigation skills).
• Manage invoices for outside service providers (corporate filing providers, trust companies, etc.).

Skills

2+ years law firm exp

Follow-up / follow-through

Organization

Writing & proofreading

Time management & computer skills

Job description

Connell Foley LLP is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to work with the Trust & Estate Group. This position involves assisting the team with fast-paced, document intensive projects and a busy workload. Must have experience with trusts, tax and estate planning, probate, etc.

Responsibilities include participating in all facets of the Group’s needs, such as:

• Dealing directly with clients and advisors on requests for documents;
• Assist with estate administration issues; assist on estate planning matters (including the preparation of various needed forms, such as insurance and retirement forms, deeds, etc.);
• Document and file management;
• Prepare and assemble complex client planning and other packages;
• Assist with estate/fiduciary litigation projects (traditional litigation skills);
• Manage invoices for various outside service providers (corporate filing providers, trust companies, etc.), as well as other possible tasks.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years law firm experience.
• Strong follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Excellent organization, writing, time management, proofreading, and computer skills are essential.

Connell Foley LLP offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including profit sharing, 401(k), and medical and dental coverage. Exact compensation based on experience.

Connell Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.