Legal Secretary

Provide Administrative Support to 2 attorneys in the Stamford office
Join a tenured and knowledgable legal support team

About Our Client

This role is with a premier law firm with a longstanding reputation for providing sophisticated legal services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses. Founded in 1909, the firm specializes in trusts and estates, corporate law, and litigation with multiple offices across the US.

Job Description

Deliver comprehensive administrative and clerical support to two attorneys
Prepare and process legal correspondence, time entries, and documentation
Manage client communications, including selecting appropriate delivery services (e.g., FedEx, UPS, USPS)
Draft routine estate planning documents such as Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, HIPAA Authorizations, and related materials
Organize and maintain client files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
Coordinate client meetings and manage attorney schedules and calendars
Assemble and prepare post-execution client binders
Serve as a witness or notary for document signings as needed
Willingness to work overtime as requested

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

High school diploma or equivalent required
Familiarity with Connecticut probate courts and judicial systems, including the e-filing portal and CSC e-recording platform
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and document management systems like iManage; knowledge of Olympus, Aderant, GEMS, Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and ChromeRiver is a plus (training available)
Strong organizational abilities with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and work independently in a fast-paced environment