Trust & Estates Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform confidential legal assistant work and routine administrative duties for attorneys
• Transcribe legal briefs, correspondence, letters, and confidential memoranda
• Type a variety of legal documents from rough and oral drafts
• Attend client meetings (on and off-site) to witness client documents
• Manage electronic filing of court documents
• Prepare and maintain daily work calendars, schedule meetings, and manage appointments
• Assist with travel arrangements, internal correspondence, and expense reimbursements
• Process, proof, and edit billing sheets and bills
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and maintain confidential administrative files
• Proactively manage contacts in Outlook and Interaction

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of legal assistance experience
• Minimum typing speed of 70 words per minute
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern legal office practices and procedures
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, document preparation, and court procedures
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, and Excel, including redline comparisons
• Experience with BigHand digital dictation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong proofreading abilities

Benefits

• Firm-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contribution options
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and behavioral health services
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support, and pet care programs
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses

About the Company

McCarter & English, LLP is a leading law firm providing a wide range of legal services across multiple practice areas, including Trusts, Estates & Private Clients. We are committed to excellence in client service and fostering a professional, inclusive work environment.