Part-Time Legal Administrative Assistant

Are you someone who wants to have a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults and their families?

Are you a person who cares about helping others during important life transitions?

Toland Law is an estate planning and elder law firm seeking an Administrative Assistant in Hamden, CT.

This is a steady, part-time role in a mission-driven firm.

This Job May Be a Great Fit If

• You are warm and respectful. You treat clients with patience and dignity.
• You are a careful listener. You follow instructions and ask questions when something is unclear.
• You are dependable. You can be relied upon to keep your commitments.
• You like being the person who keeps things organized and moving.
• You care about doing things correctly.
  
  

This is a part-time, in-office position for 15-20 hours per week. Immediate start.

Compensation: $20 - $25 hourly

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented — you notice errors and review your own work
• Strong communicator — you can write clear, professional, and compassionate emails
• Organized — you can keep track of multiple follow-ups and priorities
• Proactive — you see what needs to be done and follow through
• Comfortable with technology — you can learn and consistently use practice-management and office software
• Flexible - you can adjust when priorities change
• Experience in a legal or professional office setting is strongly preferred
  
  

Responsibilities

• What You Will Do
• Copy, scan, file, and organize documents
• Maintain accurate client and matter records
• Contact clients to obtain information and documents needed to move their matters forward
• Enter and update information in our practice-management software
• Respond to routine client inquiries and provide helpful, professional follow-up
• Follow established procedures for recurring administrative tasks
• Keep track of follow-ups and make sure commitments don't fall through the cracks
• Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the office