Powerful Partnerships. Standout Solutions. Stevens & Lee is a 200-plus lawyer full-service law firm representing clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic, New England and across the country from 18 offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Delaware and Florida. The firm is the cornerstone of The Stevens & Lee Companies , a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services. Job Overview At Stevens & Lee, the Legal Assistant plays a vital role as an administrative team member supporting a group of attorneys with the shared goal of providing exceptional service to our valued clients. The Legal Assistant is multi-dimensional position drawing upon a variety of skills and competencies, best suited for an organized, self-starter who enjoys assuming responsibility and learning new things. Primary Responsibilities ( responsibilities include but not limited to ) Support attorneys and paralegals in the Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Communicate with clients as directed by attorneys in a respectful and professional manner. Assist clients with the execution of estate planning documents. Provide support for estate projects from inception to completion. Submit Conflict Checks, open new client matters and create New Business Memos as directed by attorneys. Work with various court systems processing paperwork and e-filings, running docket reports, and maintaining docket search charts. Partner with the firm’s Finance Department to produce monthly attorney billing; process and submit check requests and complete attorney expense reports. Draft legal documents, prepare letters, correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed; proofread and ensure accuracy of all materials. Make redactions, conduct bates numbering, and compile document productions. Coordinate attorney calendars, set-up meetings, conference calls, and make travel arrangements. Manage all incoming and outgoing U.S., certified and Fed-Ex mail per attorney request. Welcome clients and greet visitors with a helpful, positive, and professional attitude. Answer direct-line phone calls in a professional manner and route as necessary. Work as a team with other law firm support personnel to ensure all tasks and assignments have been completed. Skills & Competencies Previous experience in Trusts & Estates Legal Department experience required. Strong familiarity with estate planning, probate, and trust administration documents. Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel. Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision. Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands. Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/work experience required. Minimum of three years of legal administrative Trusts & Estates support experience within a legal department or law firm or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly. The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. Job Type: Full-Time 40 Hours/week onsite FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Lee Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.