Trust and Estates Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal/paralegal – Trusts and Estates – Roseland NJ | Kate Farrell Staffing

The Tone:
This is an Experienced Professional role for a Legal/Paralegal specializing in Trusts and Estates, located in Roseland, NJ, with a hybrid work schedule. The position supports a legal team by providing essential administrative and legal assistant functions within a specific practice area. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of trusts and estates matters, directly contributing to the team’s ability to manage complex cases and serve clients effectively. The successful candidate will play a vital part in maintaining organization, managing deadlines, and fostering strong communication within the legal environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced Professional
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, Roseland, NJ
• Pay: $70000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure efficient administrative and legal support for trusts and estates matters, enabling attorneys to effectively manage caseloads and client needs.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Task Management: Prioritize and manage a busy workload effectively to consistently meet all deadlines.
• Document Handling: Maintain strong organizational practices for all legal documentation and case files within the trusts and estates domain.
• Communication & Follow-Up: Proactively follow up on pending items and maintain clear, strong communication with all relevant parties.
• Legal Support: Provide comprehensive support for various tasks and processes within the trusts and estates practice area.
• Attorney Assistance: Support a busy attorney or high-value partner in handling their caseload and administrative needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Experienced professional with core domain knowledge in trusts and estates legal practices.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of dedicated legal assistant experience specifically within trusts and estates.
• Skills: Strong organizational abilities, excellent multitasking capacity, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive communication.
• Bonus: Prior experience providing support to a busy attorney or a high-value partner.