What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Hazen Law Group LLC?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal secretary who wants meaningful, detail-driven work supporting attorneys in a client-centered elder law and estate planning practice. Hazen Law Group LLC, a Harrisburg, PA firm dedicated to the practice of elder and estate planning, special needs planning law, agricultural law, and estate administration, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team.
Job Title: Legal Secretary – Elder Law & Estate Planning
Location: Harrisburg, PA (in-office; this is not a remote or hybrid position)
Reports to: Supervising Attorney
Responsibilities
- Set up client files.
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents from attorney drafts.
- Manage attorney calendars and filing deadlines and track matters through each stage of the process.
- Prepare and file documents with the Register of Wills, Orphans’ Court, and other courts and agencies, including electronic filing where applicable.
- Draft and prepare correspondence, transmittal letters, and routine client communications.
- Maintain accurate, well-organized physical and electronic client files.
- Interact with clients who are often navigating some of the most challenging times of their lives; approach every interaction with empathy, patience, and professionalism.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion at all times.
Qualifications
- 2 years of legal secretary or legal administrative experience; experience in estate planning, elder law, or estate administration strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Clio practice management software is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Requirements
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check.
Salary and Benefits
- Hazen Law Group LLC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a benefits package and a collegial work environment.
Hazen Law Group LLC has been recognized as a Best Law Firm in US News and World Report and is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Law office: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Harrisburg, PA 17110 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,335 - $59,772