Legal Executive Assistant – Trusts & Estates

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Play an important role supporting attorneys in a respected, established legal practice.
• Work closely with experienced legal professionals in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Build your expertise in trusts, estates, probate, and legal administration.
• Enjoy a stable, professional office environment where your organization and attention to detail make a real difference.
• Grow your career while contributing to meaningful work that supports clients and their families.

Location

This is a fully onsite opportunity in Lake Success, NY, five days per week. You'll enjoy working directly alongside our attorneys and administrative team in a collaborative office setting.

Note

We are seeking candidates with prior legal administrative, legal secretary, or executive assistant experience, preferably supporting attorneys in a law firm. Experience in trusts and estates, probate, or estate administration is a strong plus.

About Us

We are an established, full-service law firm committed to delivering exceptional client service while fostering a supportive and professional workplace. Our team values collaboration, attention to detail, and the important contributions of our administrative professionals.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide executive-level administrative support to attorneys in our Trusts & Estates department.
• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, schedule appointments, and organize attorney priorities.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and client materials.
• Assist with administrative coordination of estate planning, probate, trust administration, and related legal matters.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and outside contacts.
• Track deadlines, coordinate follow-ups, and help keep daily departmental operations running efficiently.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to ensure a seamless client experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of legal administrative assistant, legal secretary, or legal executive assistant experience preferred.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm strongly preferred.
• Experience managing calendars, scheduling, and preparing professional documents.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, communication, proofreading, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Trusts and estates, probate, or estate administration experience is a plus.
• Ability to work onsite in Lake Success, NY, five days per week.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Be a valued member of a collaborative and experienced legal team.
• Enjoy opportunities to expand your legal administrative knowledge and professional skills.
• Take pride in supporting meaningful legal services for individuals and families.
• Work in an established office environment where organization, teamwork, and initiative are appreciated.
• Build a long-term career while supporting a practice that values professionalism and exceptional client service.

If you're an organized, proactive legal administrative professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance