Company Description
Manice Budd & Baggett LLP is a law firm with attorneys licensed in New York, Connecticut, and Florida, specializing in trusts and estates. The firm provides comprehensive services to individuals, families, private foundations, and public charities, offering expertise in estate planning, administration, and fiduciary litigation. The team is dedicated to delivering personalized legal solutions with a focus on client trust and excellence.
Responsibilities Include
- Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic client files
- Handling file opening, closing, indexing, scanning, and records management
- Supporting trust and estate administration matters, including gathering asset information and preparing correspondence
- Proofreading legal documents and correspondence for grammatical, spelling, formatting, and consistency prior to filing or client distribution
- Assisting attorneys with preparation and filing of Surrogate’s Court pleadings and related documents
- Managing court filings, service of process, and tracking deadlines
- Communicating with clients, court personnel, financial institutions, and third parties
- Assisting with document production, binders, exhibits, and hearing/trial preparation
- Providing general administrative and file clerk support, including mail, copying, and document management
- Helping maintain office systems and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
Qualifications
- Prior law firm experience preferred, particularly in trusts and estates, probate, or litigation
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with court e-filing systems a plus
- Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required for candidates with relevant experience
NO RECRUITERS PLEASE
CALLS AND EMAILS FROM RECRUITERS WILL RECEIVE NO RESPONSE
