Legal Administrative Assistant

Established Tax & Estate Planning Practice seeks a Legal Assistant to join their growing team.This is an On-Site fulltime position. Five days per week!!Responsibilities Include:Legal Assistant to provide support to a founding partner in the Tax & Estate Planning practice. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Cherry Hill, NJ, working closely with the founding partner and other members of the department. The practice focuses on estate, tax, and asset preservation planning for high-net-worth individuals, estate and trust administration, business succession planning, and general business representation. Key Responsibilities:• Manage ongoing projects, deadlines, and assignments for team members within the firm.• Prepare and proofread a wide variety of legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, agreements, and memoranda.• Maintain and update the partner's calendar, schedule client meetings, and coordinate appointments with other professionals.• Maintain and update contact information for clients and associates.• Track time for the partner's billable hours and assist in preparing monthly bills using the firm's billing program.Qualifications:• Experience: Proven experience working closely with clients in a professional environment.• Skills:o Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage deadlines and follow through on projects.o Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.o Excellent writing, editing, and word-processing skills, particularly in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).o Good communication skills with a focus on professionalism and client care.

Created: 2025-02-21