Job Description

Nesco Resource has partnered with a prestigious law firm in Nassau County in their pursuit to hire a Legal Assistant for their Trusts and Estates practice area. This is a
hybrid position working 2 days/week remote and 3 days/week in their Uniondale, NY office
.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and manage legal documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies.
• Answering telephone calls, maintaining client contact, scheduling meetings
• Assist attorneys with creating, formatting and revising retainer letters and other legal documents
• Typing and proofreading work for accuracy
• E-filing
• Keep case files organized, maintain calendars, track deadlines, and update case management systems.
• Communicate with clients and their families professionally and empathetically.
• Assist attorneys with drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal correspondence.
• Manage emails, schedules, billable time entries, expense reports, and e-filing
• Attend Will signings

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of law firm experience and a background in the areas of Trusts and Estates.
• Be proactive and able to assist with the preparation of legal documents, including Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney and provide attorneys with administrative support.
• Be able to type 55+ wpm and have excellent spelling, grammar and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team member.
• Experience with NetDocs a plus.

$65,000-$75,000 + benefits

PRO038

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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