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Description

A reputable law firm in Stamford is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Trust & Estates Partner. The ideal candidate will have exposure to working in a trust and estate practice, excellent organizational skills, and an ability to handle high volume tasks with utmost precision.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide administrative support to the Trust & Estates Partner and work closely with other members of the team.

2. Draft and prepare legal documents such as wills, trusts, estate plans, and probate documents under attorney's direction.

3. Assist in handling client queries and concerns related to trust and estate matters.

4. Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.

5. Heavy calendar management and scheduling

6. Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars.

7. Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.

8. Assist with billing procedures.

   Requirements

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary, with a focus on trust and estate law highly preferred (if you do not have exposure to T& E but are interested in pursuing this role, please still apply for consideration)

2. Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.

3. Proficiency with MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc).

4. Working knowledge of case management software.

5. Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.

6. Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.

7. Strong written and oral communication skills.

8. High level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial in this role.

If interested, please email your resume directly to anthony.riccio@roberthalf(.com)

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