Paralegal/Legal Virtual Assistant

We are a Trusts & Estates Law Firm in Brooklyn, New York (EST). We are looking for Legal Virtual Assistant to support our amazing all-woman team.

Responsibilities will include:
-Preparation of legal documents using Microsoft Word legal document templates and via Lawcus CRM
-Proofreading of legal documents for spelling, formatting and accuracy
-Managing scanned files and uploading to correct location in Microsoft OneDrive
-Managing client emails, drafting responses and responding to simple emails such as scheduling or confirming receipt
-Managing client pipeline in CRM, creating follow-up tasks and adding updates throughout pipeline
-Clean-up of client database, entering Client information and archiving old matters
-May include Personal Assistant responsibilities, such as making personal appointments, managing personal calendar, responding to emails, payment of personal bills and filing health insurance claims

Qualifications:
-Available online from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
-Must have a legal background and/or prior experience as a Legal Virtual Assistant (experience in Trusts and Estates Law is highly preferred)
-Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Must exhibit strong attention to detail
-Show a commitment to long-term, full-time employment
-Have experience using CRM systems
-Be proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook 365, OneDrive, and the like
-Demonstrate strong organizational skills, positive attitude, and solid work ethic, with proactive approach to getting things done
-Open to training and coachable
-Must have your own laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection (Windows/PC Preferred)
-Must be open to a 1-week paid trial/training leading to a full-time role
-Must have a personal Wise account ready.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to ---------- and cc: ---------- the subject line of your email, please include your first and last name and the zip code of our office. As part of your cover letter, include 2-3 sentences about one aspect of our company that stood out to you during your research. Please also attach to your application the Petition for Ancillary Probate PDF form for the state of New York.

Optional but recommended: we also request 1-2 references that can speak to your abilities and experience, specifically regarding the Requirements listed above.