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Description We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a dynamic law firm in Niagara Falls, New York. In this role, you will provide essential legal and administrative support, contributing to the success of the firm’s Trust & Estate practice. The ideal candidate will bring both relevant experience and a collaborative, detail-oriented attitude to the team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in Trust & Estate matters, including drafting and managing legal documents.

• Handle client intake processes, ensuring all information is accurately recorded and organized.

• Manage and respond to phone calls using a multi-line phone system.

• Support estate planning procedures, including document preparation and coordination.

• Organize and maintain client files and case records to ensure easy access and proper documentation.

• Schedule meetings and appointments for attorneys, ensuring efficient calendar management.

• Communicate with clients in a detail-oriented manner, providing updates and answering inquiries as needed.

• Perform general administrative duties to support the daily operations of the office.

• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and firm policies in all tasks performed. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role.

• Familiarity with Trust & Estate law and estate planning processes.

• Proficiency in managing client intake and maintaining detailed records.

• Skilled in using multi-line phone systems and handling high-volume calls.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all work.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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