What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary/Assistant (Wills & Estates)(Part-Time/Flexible Schedule) position at Keller Lisgar & Williams, LLP?
About the Position:
Keller, Lisgar & Williams, LLP is a general practice law firm with multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania. We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support our Wills, Estates, and Probate practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey from our Swedesboro, NJ location, which will be opening soon.
The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience and familiarity with estate planning and estate administration matters. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate professionally with clients, beneficiaries, courts, creditors, and other counsel.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and revise Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, probate petitions, beneficiary notices, estate correspondence, tax-related documents, and other estate administration filings.
- Assist attorneys with Pennsylvania and New Jersey probate and estate administration matters.
- Communicate professionally with clients, beneficiaries, creditors, courts, Registers of Wills, Surrogates’ Offices, financial institutions, and other counsel.
- Organize and maintain client files, estate records, calendars, and deadlines.
- Assist with gathering and organizing information concerning estate assets, debts, beneficiaries, and distributions.
- Prepare routine correspondence.
Qualifications:
- Prior law firm experience is required. Applicants without law firm experience will not be considered.
- Experience with Wills, Estates & Probate is strongly preferred.
- Strong writing, proofreading, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other staff.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn legal practice-management software (Practice Panther).
- Commitment to professionalism and client confidentiality.
Work Location: Swedesboro, NJ (Gloucester County)
Compensation: Pay commensurate with experience, knowledge, ability, and availability.
What We Offer:
- Flexible part-time schedule of approximately 24–30 hours per week
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Opportunity for long-term employment with an established law firm
How to Apply:
Please apply with your résumé and cover letter on Indeed.
Prior law firm experience is a requirement for this position. Applicants without law firm experience may not be considered.
Pay: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
- legal administrative: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,000 - $35,000