Our client a high-end boutique law firm specializing in tax, estate, and business law is looking for a legal secretary to join their team. The firm is located Haddonfield, NJ.
Primary Practice Areas:- Estate Litigation
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
Core Responsibilities:- Litigation Support:
- Prepare and file court documents and correspondence
- Draft routine litigation documents (motions to compel, consent orders, etc.)
- Assist with complex drafting by preparing formatted templates and document frameworks for attorney review and substantive completion (dispositive motions, discovery requests, etc.)
- Manage litigation calendar and deadline tracking
- Estate Administration:
- Communicate with beneficiaries regarding estate matters
- Liaise with financial institutions and other third parties
- Maintain organized case files and documentation
- Support probate/trust administration workflow, including collaborating with paralegals and others in the office
- Estate Planning:
- Draft wills, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives using firm templates
- Insert client-specific information into planning documents
- Manage client meetings and intake workflows
- General Administrative:
- Calendar management, deadline tracking, court scheduling
- Client meeting coordination
- File organization and document management
Ideal Candidate Profile:- Understands the time sensitive nature of legal work and treats deadlines accordingly
- Organized and detail oriented; comfortable managing multiple concurrent matters
- Persistent and assertive; able to follow through on tasks independently
- Pleasant and cheerful; able to maintain professionalism under pressure
- Once initial trust is established, proactively problem solves rather than deferring routine decisions
Software:- PracticeMaster
- Adobe
- Microsoft Suite
Compensation & Benefits:- $60,000 $70,000, depending on experience
- Generous PTO package
- 11 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, accident, and disability insurance plans
- 401(k) plan with profit sharing contribution
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