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Legal Administrative Assistant – Trusts & Estates Jobs in City of Albany, New York, USA at Employment Law
Location: City of Albany
Legal Administrative Assistant – Trusts & Estates
Albany, NY, USA Req #10480
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856 and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina were separately among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal.
Location: Albany, NY (100% onsite)
Are you a dynamic self-starter? Do you have administrative assistant experience? Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative, growing law firm that has been successful for more than 165 years?
Harris Beach Murtha is in search of a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Trusts & Estates practice group in the Albany, NY office. You will thrive in this role if you have:
Knowledge of estate planning and estate administration documents (required)
A high level of motivation, flexibility and initiative
The ability to follow through on numerous ongoing projects in a busy environment
Exceptional oral and written communication, and organizational skills
Strong proofreading and analytical skills to ensure top quality of legal documents
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel, and able to efficiently use technology resources
The Trusts & Estates team needs a Legal Administrative Assistant to assist multiple attorneys with the finalizing of estate planning documents. Do you have the drive and desire to:
Interact with a wide variety of clients in person, on the phone and via email
Set up new client matters and draft/edit Engagement letters and other correspondence
Assemble document packages including copying, tabbing, and scanning
Draft introductory letters and intake questionnaires for new clients
Maintain case management system with current file information
Retrieve original Wills for attorney review
Coordinate mass mailings, including filings and e-filings with courts
Harris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:
Exhibit well-developed interpersonal skills (exude patience and empathy), particularly with clients
Are looking for an opportunity with growth potential
Believe in the firm’s core values: integrity, support, ingenuity, teamwork, and inclusion
Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
Are comfortable working in the office every day. This administrative position will support multiple attorneys in the transcription of correspondence, memoranda, editing documents, and project work
Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Legal Administrative Assistant in Albany is 37.5 hours per week.
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Title: Legal Administrative Assistant – Trusts & Estates
Company: Employment Law
Location: City of Albany, New York, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
