Job Description

Underwood Gilholme is a boutique law firm that focuses on wills and estates. We are looking for a motivated, adaptable, and client-focused legal assistant to join our team to cover a maternity leave. We are seeking a talented individual to be legal assistant to two lawyers, full-time, for a one-year period. There is potential for further employment after the one-year period.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting two lawyers and working with other assistants;

Drafting wills, enduring powers of attorney, personal directives, estate administration documents, and other legal correspondence;

Preparing documents for signing;

Acting as second witness for execution of estate planning documents;

Providing general office support, which includes file maintenance, filing, copying, client relations, maintaining precedents, arranging appointments and client meetings, diarizing files, and client follow-up;

Opening and closing files;

Conducting routine searches (Land Titles Office, courthouse, etc.);

Preparing real estate-related documents and transactions within the context of estate administration;

Filing court applications and related documents; and

Providing limited reception relief, including greeting clients, answering telephone calls, responding to emails, and preparing mail and courier deliveries.

Qualifications

:

Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent;

Minimum of 3 years of experience working at a law firm; and

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ESILaw, Soluno, or other practice management software.

Key Success Factors

:

Attention to detail;

Strong written and communication skills;

Strong multitasking and prioritizing abilities;

Self-starter who is comfortable working individually but knows when to ask for help; and

Ability to flourish in a busy work environment.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to emily.smyth@willsandestates.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off
Work Location: In person