Position : Legal Executive Assistant (National Law Firm)
Firm : Prestigious National Law Firm
Location : Garden City, NY
Compensation Package : Base salary up to $90K, Paid Overtime, Annual Bonus, Comprehensive Benefits, 401(k), and more
Overview :
This is a unique and highly visible opportunity to provide executive-level legal and administrative support to the Trusts & Estates Department at a top-tier national law firm. The ideal candidate will bring a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail in managing complex estate matters and supporting high-level departmental operations.
Responsibilities for Legal Executive Assistant :
- Serve as a trusted right hand to the Department Chair, providing proactive, high-level administrative and legal assistance in a fast-paced and sophisticated legal environment
- Manage a complex and ever-changing calendar, coordinate high-level internal and client meetings, and ensure seamless communication across all parties
- Assist with the preparation and timely filing of Federal and New York State estate tax returns
- Draft, revise, and finalize estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxies
- Maintain accurate and confidential records, time entries, and billing support for the Chair
Requirements for Legal Executive Assistant :
Minimum 5+ years of experience in a law firm setting, with demonstrated experience supporting senior-level attorneysExceptional organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to anticipate needs and prioritize with minimal supervisionProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel); knowledge of legal billing / time entry systems is a plusStrong interpersonal skills and a refined client service orientationFamiliarity with New York probate procedures and estate administration; working knowledge of Medicaid applications is a plus