Cooper Levenson is seeking a Legal Assistant experienced in Estate Planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys.
• Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail, faxes and deliveries.
• Performs typing assignments, transcribes dictation involving legal terminology.
• Establishes, maintains, processes and oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates and/or other documents.
• Schedules appointments and performs other duties related to maintaining attorney schedules. May schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, arranges for conferences and teleconferences.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires Prior Legal Assistant/Law Firm experience in Estate Planning. Must be well versed in preparing estate documents such as: Retainers, Conflict Waivers, Last Will and Testaments, Trusts, Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, etc.
• Familiarity with NetDocs is a plus!
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers and related software applications
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
• Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Organized and task-oriented to ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Professional in appearance and manner

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person