Bressler, Amery & Ross is a law firm with over 100 lawyers offering a broad range of legal services. Based in the firm’s New Jersey office, the Legal Assistant will be assigned to support principals/attorneys in the tax, trusts, & estates practice group. Work hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break. The schedule for this position is 4 days in office and 1 remote day.

Primary Tasks Include

Organize case files and documents.
Manage attorney calendars; schedule meetings and appointments.
Assist with the preparation and revision of estate planning and probate documents (petitions, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, etc.).
Type/draft correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
Input attorney timesheets.
Electronic and other court filings.
Heavy Client interaction.
Serve as witness to will signings.
Notary Public duties.
Support other projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education

Minimum of 7 years’ current legal assistant/secretarial experience in tax, trusts & estates practice is essential.
E-filing experience necessary.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skill.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Able to manage multiple tasks.
Team player; provide back-up support when available and as needed.

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

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