Futterman Lanza, LLP, is a team of caring and compassionate professionals committed to providing superior service to all families, including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and their families. We are proud to help people who need advocacy in critical aspects of their lives, including elder law, Medicaid benefits, estate planning, and estate and trust administration.Creative, Compassionate and Comprehensive SOLUTIONSPosition OverviewWe are seeking a full-time, highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support our attorneys in handling estate planning matters. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, be highly detail oriented, and able to communicate clearly and professionally. The role requires a high degree of client contact and interaction.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft general correspondence, retainer agreements, advance directives, and deedsCommunicate clearly with clients, families, attorneys and office staffOrganize and maintain physical and digital case filesTrack deadlines and ensure timely follow-upHandle general administrative tasks including correspondence and document managementCoordinate client meetings, document signings, notarizations, and witnessing proceduresQualificationsPrior experience as a legal assistant/paralegal, preferably in elder law and estate planningStrong organizational and multitasking skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCompassion and professionalism when working with elderly clients and their familiesProficiency with Microsoft OfficeAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive informationNotary Public preferred (or willingness to obtain)Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with minimal supervisionAbout our FirmWe are an elder law and estate planning law firm headquartered in Smithtown, NY with fully staffed offices in Melville and Garden City. This is a new position we are adding as our firm continues to grow. We are a prominent and preeminent firm on Long Island. We are small enough to operate as a boutique law firm and give clients the attention and compassion they deserve yet big enough that our paralegals, attorneys and staff support each other and our clients in a collaborative and meaningful way. A significant number of our attorneys and staff have been working at the firm together for over a decade. We look forward to the next successful decade.Salary Range & Benefits$62,000 - $80,000401K and matching (after vesting period)Health insurance contribution23 days paid time off and 10 paid holidays#J-18808-Ljbffr