Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant

A Newark law firm is seeking an organized, proactive Legal Assistant to perform confidential legal support and routine administrative duties for attorneys within a fast-paced Trust & Estates practice. Key Responsibilities Document Production: Type, transcribe, and format legal briefs, correspondence, and confidential memoranda from rough or oral drafts; perform electronic court filing. Client & Administration Support: Attend client meetings (on and off-site) to witness document signings; proactively manage Outlook/Interaction contacts and coordinate daily calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements. Billing & Office Support: Review, edit, and proof billing sheets; process incoming/outgoing mail, maintain confidential files, and answer/route phone calls. Collaboration: Team up with other attorneys and assistants to ensure seamless office coverage. Minimum Qualifications Experience: 3 to 5 years of legal assistance experience. Technical Skills: Strong typing skills (minimum 70 WPM) and comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, document redlining, and digital dictation software (e.g., BigHand). Knowledge: Deep familiarity with modern legal office practices, legal terminology, document preparation, court procedures, and effective proofreading. Soft Skills: Excellent oral/written communication skills; exceptional multitasking and organizational abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Goodkind Group, LLC