<p>Robert Half Legal Permanent Placement is seeking a <strong>Legal Assistant </strong>for their midsized<strong> Hartford law firm</strong> client in the <strong>Trusts & Estates </strong>Department. This role provides high-level administrative support to the department chair and works closely with a collaborative team of attorneys and paralegals. In-office 5 days a week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and maintain client contact information.</li><li>Prepare attorneys for meetings by organizing files and documents.</li><li>Track deadlines and ensure timely communication with clients.</li><li>Draft initial estate planning documents (wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, trusts) for attorney review.</li><li>Open, close, and maintain client files.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3–5 years of administrative or executive assistant experience (legal experience preferred but not required).</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to build client relationships.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Open to recent college graduates with exceptional organizational abilities.</li></ul>

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