Legal Secretary - Stamford

The Legal Secretary role in Stamford supports a team of fidutiary accountants within a Trusts and Estate focsued firm by managing correspondence, scheduling, and document preparation to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate brings an administrative background in a law firm setting.

Client Details

This long-standing Trust and Estates firm is based in Stamford, CT. The role is onsite and benefits from the collaborative culture and excellent career growth potential this firm offers.

Description

• Prepare and edit legal documents, correspondence, and reports with precision and attention to detail.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements for attorneys and legal teams.
• Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring timely retrieval of information as needed.
• Handle incoming calls and correspondence, directing them to the appropriate parties.
• Assist with billing and time entry processes to support client invoicing.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive legal information.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and staff as needed.

Profile

A successful Legal Secretary should have:

• 2+ years of administrative experience within a law firm.
• Trust and Estates exposure is a nice to have, but not required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in legal documentation.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $80,000 annually.
• 35 hour work week and overtime eligibility.
• Annual raises every year.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including low cost, high quality health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 25 days of PTO, 30 after 1 year of employment.
• Excellent 401k match.
• Collaborative culture and excellent long-term career growth potential.

Interested in taking the next step in your legal support career in Stamford, CT? Apply today.

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