Legal Assistant

Steinbacher Goodall & Yurchak

Wyalusing, PA
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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We are looking for a Legal Assistant who will contribute to various tasks and responsibilities to facilitate the smooth operation of the Wyalusing office. The preferred candidate should possess organizational skills, a willingness to assist others, and excellent communication skills coupled with attention to detail.Responsibilities

Work with clients and attorneys to complete the estate administration process, including probating estates, preparing legal documents for attorney review, gathering the decedent’s asset information, preparing the Pennsylvania inheritance tax return, and communicating with the Department of Public Welfare, all following the firm’s procedures
Prepare and proofread correspondence
Perform general operational tasks including but not limited to answering the phone and forwarding messages, copying, scanning, mailings, and postage, assisting drop-in clients, filing paperwork, handling voice mail messages, etc., all according to firm policies and procedures
Preparing invoices accurately
Maintaining confidentiality of all client and personnel matters pursuant to the firm’s confidentiality policy
Other tasks, as requested by the supervisor

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required
Display excellent written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills
History of being deadline-driven and extremely organized
At least 1 year experience in an administrative or other related position

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