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About the Role
Seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Assistant for our Saratoga office. This full-time, on-site role provides administrative and legal support to attorneys in estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, and litigation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, client-focused, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment, comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys.
- Assist attorneys with estate planning, estate administration, and trust administration matters.
- Assist with the preparation, organization, and processing of estate planning and estate administration documents.
- Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, appointments, deadlines, and court schedules.
- Open and close client files and maintain accurate and organized electronic and paper files.
- Coordinate client intakes and assist with scheduling new client consultations.
- Greet clients and coordinate client meetings, conference rooms, and related logistics.
- Assist with case management and file review.
- Maintain discovery and trial schedules and assist attorneys with tracking important deadlines.
- Prepare, organize, and electronically file documents with local, state, and federal courts.
- Assist with correspondence, document preparation, and other attorney-directed tasks.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
- Learn and provide support in additional areas of specialized litigation practice as needed.
- Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in civil litigation, estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, or a related practice area.
- Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of guardianship matters and Medicaid applications is a plus.
- Experience with electronic court filing systems, including local and federal courts.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HotDocs.
- Knowledge of NetDocuments preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while also following established procedures and attorney direction.
- Professional and welcoming demeanor with a strong commitment to client service.
- Willingness to learn new areas of practice and take on additional responsibilities.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HotDocs
- NetDocuments
- Electronic court filing systems
Location
- Saratoga
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- 2 years of experience as a legal assistant
Salary/Compensations
- Commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan available after eligibility requirements are met
About the Company
- Committed to providing a team-oriented, positive, and supportive work environment that encourages professional development while recognizing the importance of work/life balance and personal goals.
- Supportive work/life balance
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development