Legal Secretary – Estate Litigation

Legal Secretary – Estate Litigation

Mineola, NY (Onsite – 5 days/week) Salary: $75,000 – $82,000

What You'll Do:

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to attorneys in the Estate Litigation department.
• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda with precision and attention to detail.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and handle related follow-ups.
• Organize and maintain client files—both digital and hard copy—ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
• Assist with preparing presentations and reports using PowerPoint and Excel.
• Handle phone calls, emails, and other communications in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with sensitive client matters.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience, preferably with exposure to estate litigation or trust & estates law.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, and document management systems. Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Organization & Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Typing: Excellent typing skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.