Trust and Estates Administrative Assistant

Reid and Riege PC; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; 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. seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for its New Haven office.

The candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, manage call screening, meeting coordination, and light reception while handling confidential client information with discretion. With 3+ years of law firm experience preferred, the role emphasizes organization, multitasking, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative experience in a law firm setting.
• Proven proofreading and follow-up skills; a detail-oriented self-starter able to work independently.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management/time-entry systems.

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

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Reliable, self-starter

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Document management

Time-entry systems

Job description

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.