What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Soni?
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Estate & Trust Litigation practice. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys handling complex estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation matters while providing essential administrative and litigation support throughout all phases of a case.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. This individual will take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work while collaborating with attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, organize, and file legal documents related to estate and trust litigation matters.
- Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings, and other case-related events.
- Coordinate logistics for court appearances, depositions, and client meetings.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties on behalf of attorneys.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and easily accessible.
- Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support throughout the lifecycle of legal matters.
- Assist with document management, correspondence, time entry, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Secretary.
- Prior experience supporting estate and trust litigation attorneys strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and external contacts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism in a deadline-driven environment.
Compensation: $60,000 to $65,000 annually
Compensation is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000