Legal Assistant (Estate Planning)

We are working with a well-established law firm with multiple offices across the east coast that is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Estate Planning division in Manchester, NH!

Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Manchester, NH (on-site position)
Hourly Rate: $23-$26/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8a-5p

• Opening and closing of files
• Conducting conflict checks
• Manage case database and status tracker
• Calendar court dates/deadlines
• Finalize original Estate Planning binders for clients
• Assist with preparing Court filings
• Handle filing of pleadings with the Probate Court for both paper and electronic files
• Draft correspondence to clients, interested parties, and the Court
• Prepare files for Attorney meetings
• Receiving, scanning, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail correspondence, as needed
• Schedule appointments and meetings for Attorneys, as needed
• Serve as the second point of contact for the Team for clients

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in trusts and estates, or related fields is preferred
• Strong communication skills via phone and email with potential new clients and existing clients
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, scanning and maintaining electronic files is a plus
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Must have excellent secretarial skills with the ability to multi-task under pressure and prioritize

*PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO andrea.ankarlo@jobot.com
1. How many years of experience do you have as a Legal Assistant/Administrative role within a law firm?
2. Do you have any experience with estate planning? Please explain.
3. Can you work onsite in Manchester, NH?
4. The pay range for this position is between $23-$26/hour. Please confirm you are okay with this range.
5. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?
6. What does your availability look like for a 30 minute phone interview?