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Cooper Levenson April Niedelman Wagenheim PA Legal Assistant (PT, temporary) in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Cooper Levenson is seeking a Legal Assistant experienced in Estate Planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys.
- Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail, faxes and deliveries.
- Performs typing assignments, transcribes dictation involving legal terminology.
- Establishes, maintains, processes and oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates and/or other documents.
- Schedules appointments and performs other duties related to maintaining attorney schedules. May schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, arranges for conferences and teleconferences.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires Prior Legal Assistant/Law Firm experience in Estate Planning. Must be well versed in preparing estate documents such as: Retainers, Conflict Waivers, Last Will and Testaments, Trusts, Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, etc.
- Familiarity with NetDocs is a plus!
- Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers and related software applications
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Organized and task-oriented to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
- Professional in appearance and manner
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person