Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation Law Firm)

Position: Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation Law Firm)
Location: Lake Success, NY
Comp Package: Base to $80K, Paid Overtime, Bonus; Full Benefits; 401K, etc.

Responsibilities for Legal Administrative Assistant:

• Prepare, serve and file court papers for probate proceedings, appointments or resignations of fiduciaries, disclaimers, and inventories, and claims against estates
• Assist with Federal and New York estate tax returns
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care documents (optional)
• Prepare beneficiary designation forms and asset transfer forms
• Perform all aspects of insurance trust administration from transfer of policies to trusts, preparation of “crummy” notices, and management of trust bank accounts for payment of premiums

Requirements for Legal Administrative Assistant:

• Paralegal or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm required
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and excel in a team atmosphere
• Knowledge of Medicaid and how to prepare a Medicaid application a plus
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills
• Excellent organizational skills

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