Job Description
Job Title: Wills and Estates Assistant
Job #: 16515
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: Commensurable with experience
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility After Training
Client Profile
Our client, a prominent law firm is currently looking for a Wills and Estates Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
- Regional multi-service law firm known for their top-level expertise in litigation & advocacy, real estate and business law.
- Office space conveniently located in Toronto's Financial District!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Calendar and email management;
- Responding to client inquiries via email or phone;
- Provide intermediate legal support in estate planning;
- Opening and closing client files;
- Remain updated on changes in legislation and government policy;
- Assist in preparing and filing documents;
- Coordinating with process servers and couriers;
- Ensure quality, accuracy and efficiency of work; and
- Additional duties as needed.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of Legal Assistant experience in wills and estates;
- Law Clerk or Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited institution;
- Proficiency with MS Office, Caselines and other cloud based services;
- Excellent analytical skills, good judgment, and a and high attention to detail;
- Maintain strict confidentiality; and
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
How To Apply
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16515
in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.