Legal Secretary

Michael Page; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year

Opportunities for legal work in a respected firm

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a high-volume trust and estates practice. You will handle client communications, prepare legal documents, and assist with billing while ensuring confidentiality and efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in Microsoft Office. The role offers a salary range of $55,000 to $70,000 and benefits including generous PTO and overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal or administrative support preferred.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Comfortable working independently in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle client communications and document preparation.
• Schedule appointments and manage attorney time entries.
• Assist with billing and calendar maintenance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong problem-solving skills

Professional communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Firm-specific software

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

This role will be responsible for supporting a high-volume Trusts & Estates practice, handling client communications, document preparation, billing, scheduling, and administrative tasks with precision and professionalism. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills, confidentiality awareness, and experience in legal or administrative support.

The client is a well-established law firm that handles a high volume of client interactions and legal matters, particularly in Trust and Estate law. They value professionalism, discretion, and proactive support to ensure smooth daily operations and exceptional client service.

Description

This role will handle a high volume of client communication, schedule appointments, prepare documents, manage attorney time entries, and assist with billing and calendar maintenance. They will also support special projects, maintain client records, and work collaboratively with the office team while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organizational efficiency.

Profile

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• A clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and willing to learn firm-specific software
• Discreet and trustworthy, with a strong sense of client confidentiality
• Comfortable working independently under pressure
• Experienced (preferably) in Trust and Estate lawA team player who collaborates well with office staff
• Flexible and available to work overtime when needed

Job Offer

• A salary range of $55,000 to $70,000, based on experience
• Eligibility for overtime pay (non-exempt role)
• A competitive benefits package
• Twenty-five (25) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year
• A standard thirty-five (35) hour work week
• Opportunities to support high-level legal work in a well-established law firm

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Administrative and Support Services

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