Reid and Riege, P.C., a mid-sized law firm with offices in Hartford and New Haven, seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for its New Haven office. The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years of experience in a law firm setting; a background in estate planning, estate settlement, and trust administration is a strong plus. This role calls for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and clients.

Primary Duties

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including call screening, meeting coordination, light reception, and general office support.

• Handle confidential client information in a professional and trustworthy manner.

• Multi-task in an evolving environment with minimal supervision, remaining flexible and managing changing priorities as they arise.

• 3+ years of administrative experience in a law firm setting.

• Outstanding proofreading and follow-up skills; a detail-oriented self-starter able to work independently, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and prioritize effectively.

• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management and time-entry systems.

• A strong willingness to learn and the ability to interpret and follow instructions quickly and efficiently.

• A collaborative team player with a patient, compassionate orientation toward client service.

Growth Opportunities

• This position offers a path to advance to a Paralegal role within the department, supported by on-the-job mentoring from our attorneys and paralegals and by continuing-education opportunities.

• We offer a professional and supportive work environment, a 35-hour work week, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Reid and Riege is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.