About the Role
We are seeking a detail oriented and organized Administrative & Legal Assistant to provide clerical, administrative, and client support for our practice. This individual will play a key role in managing case files, preparing estate planning documents, assisting with discovery requests, and supporting day to day office operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general administrative and clerical tasks to support daily operations
- Maintain and update the case management database, including tracking case statuses, logging client communications, and closing files
- Communicate regularly with clients by sending reminders, providing updates, and offering general assistance
- Assist in preparing and revising estate planning documents, including merging questionnaires with templates, drafting and editing language, and developing questionnaire templates
- Organize and manage electronic and physical files, records, and legal documents
- Manage office supplies, including ordering and inventory tracking
- Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and calendars
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including scanning, organizing, and distribution
- Greet and provide general support to office visitors
- Answer and direct phone calls with professionalism and proper etiquette
- Post and manage basic social media content
- File legal documents both in person and electronically as required
- Assist in organizing and preparing discovery requests and responses
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may substitute
- Prior administrative or legal assistant experience a plus
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems
- Professional demeanor, reliability, and strong client service orientation