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Legal Secretary Jobs in Farmington, CT at Morrissey Law Offices
Estate Planning Legal Assistant
An established estate planning firm in Sonora, California is seeking an energetic and experienced legal assistant for a temporary, 8 to 12 week, position with potential for permanent employment.
We are a small law firm in a beautiful town in the Sierra Nevada foothills that helps people protect their assets through estate planning, including protecting assets from being exhausted with nursing home costs, and helps families work through the process of administering estates after their loved one has died.
Responsibilities and Duties
Greeting clients and visitors to our office, both by telephone and in person, in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner (even if they don’t always reciprocate);
Scheduling client appointments with attorneys;
Communicating politely, respectfully, and professionally, in a clear and concise manner, with our team members, our clients, and other professionals;
Working with people who are grieving the loss of a loved one and in need of guidance and compassion as they work through the process of organizing and finalizing that person’s affairs;
Placing out-bound phone calls to remind clients of their upcoming, confirming their attendance, and sometimes reminding them about any missing documents or information that they’ll need to bring;
Assembling documents and information in ways that make it useful to others:
Assisting attorneys and paralegals preparing documents for filing with court; and
Completing other projects, as requested.
Some of these tasks will need to be completed simultaneously and precisely. Therefore, the person we hire must be able to multitask.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
2+ years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm), legal assistant or legal secretary
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Job Type: Part time
Salary: $18-$20 depending on experience
Benefits:
· Four-day workweek
· Paid time off*
· Retirement plan*
· Small office environment
· Potential for full time employment
· Work/life balance
*Waiting period applies.
To apply for this unique opportunity, please submit a detailed resume as well as a cover letter telling us why you are searching for a position and why you are the best candidate for us.
No emails sent directly to the firm. Phone calls, or walk-in applications will not be accepted. No agencies, please.
Only those candidates who are being considered for this position will be contacted.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Sonora, CA 95370 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Sonora, CA 95370: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Morrissey Law Offices
Location: Farmington, CT
