Legal Assistant

Connell Foley LLP; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Connell Foley LLP is seeking an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to support the Trust & Estate Group in Roseland, NJ. This role covers fast-paced, document-intensive projects with close collaboration with clients and advisors on document requests.

Responsibilities include estate administration and planning support, document/file management, and assembling complex client packages, plus assisting with fiduciary matters while handling invoicing for service providers.

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, deeds, etc.).
• Document and file management; prepare and assemble complex client planning and other packages.
• Assist with estate/fiduciary litigation projects; manage invoices for outside service providers.

Skills

Trusts experience

Estate planning

Document management

Client coordination

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.