Trust and Estates Administrative Assistant

Reid And Riege, Pc; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Reid and Riege, P.C. in New Haven seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of law firm experience, with estate planning and trust administration background considered a strong plus. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, confidential environment while working closely with the team to meet deadlines and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative experience in a law firm setting.
• Outstanding proofreading and follow-up skills; a detail-oriented self-starter able to work independently, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management and time-entry systems.
• A strong willingness to learn and the ability to interpret and follow instructions quickly and efficiently.
• A collaborative team player with a patient, compassionate orientation toward client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including call screening, meeting coordination, light reception, and general office support.
• Handle confidential client information in a professional and trustworthy manner.
• Multi-task in an evolving environment with minimal supervision, remaining flexible and managing changing priorities as they arise.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Client service

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Document management systems

Time-entry systems

Job description

Full-time

Description

Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized law firm with offices in Hartford and New Haven, seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for its New Haven office. The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years of experience in a law firm setting; a background in estate planning, estate settlement, and trust administration is a strong plus. This role calls for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and clients.

Primary Duties

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including call screening, meeting coordination, light reception, and general office support.
• Handle confidential client information in a professional and trustworthy manner.
• Multi-task in an evolving environment with minimal supervision, remaining flexible and managing changing priorities as they arise.

Requirements

• 3+ years of administrative experience in a law firm setting.
• Outstanding proofreading and follow-up skills; a detail-oriented self-starter able to work independently, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management and time-entry systems.
• A strong willingness to learn and the ability to interpret and follow instructions quickly and efficiently.
• A collaborative team player with a patient, compassionate orientation toward client service.

Growth Opportunities

• This position offers a path to advance to a Paralegal role within the department, supported by on-the-job mentoring from our attorneys and paralegals and by continuing-education opportunities.
• We offer a professional and supportive work environment, a 35-hour work week, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Reid and Riege is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.