Legal Executive Assistant (National Law Firm)

Job Description

Position : Legal Executive Assistant (National Law Firm)

Firm : Prestigious National Law Firm

Location : Garden City, NY

Compensation Package : Base salary up to $90K, Paid Overtime, Annual Bonus, Comprehensive Benefits, 401(k), and more

Overview :

This is a unique and highly visible opportunity to provide executive-level legal and administrative support to the Trusts & Estates Department at a top-tier national law firm. The ideal candidate will bring a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail in managing complex estate matters and supporting high-level departmental operations.

Responsibilities for Legal Executive Assistant :

• Serve as a trusted right hand to the Department Chair, providing proactive, high-level administrative and legal assistance in a fast-paced and sophisticated legal environment
• Manage a complex and ever-changing calendar, coordinate high-level internal and client meetings, and ensure seamless communication across all parties
• Assist with the preparation and timely filing of Federal and New York State estate tax returns
• Draft, revise, and finalize estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxies
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, time entries, and billing support for the Chair

Requirements for Legal Executive Assistant :