Estate Planning Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job DescriptionEstate Legal AssistantOur client, a mid-size law firm in Burlington County, NJ, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Estates Department. This position will work closely with experienced Attorneys and provide support in estate administration. Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic and physical filing for estates and estate planning documents.
• Ongoing interaction with clients to obtain necessary information to properly administer estates.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze decedent’s will, trust and other relevant estate planning documents.
• Provide support for preparation of closings, including assisting in the supporting documents and communications with title companies and lending institutions.
• Create closing binders.
• Assist in organizing and reviewing documents and preparation of closings.
• Keep track of attorney time records, billing, and maintain attorney calendar and diaries.
• Prepare deeds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related Legal Assistant experience.
• Experience with MS Office, utilizing Excel, Word Templates, Styles and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and conscientious work ethic.
• Experience in legal document prep of trusts, wills, POA’s.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with TABS3 and Center Base preferred.
• Experience with iManage strongly preferred.

Juno is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. It’s expected that all employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that’s sensitive and respectful to all individuals.