Estate Litigation Legal Assistant

R •JOHNSON; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Surrey is seeking an energetic Estate Litigation LAA to join their legal team. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of litigation experience, especially in estates litigation, and will utilize strong organizational and technical skills. This role includes trial scheduling, document management, and drafting legal documents, presenting a great opportunity to advance your career in a prestigious firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ litigation experience, ideally with estates litigation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Energetic and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling trials, applications, examinations, and mediations.
• Document management.
• Drafting and editing legal documents, including basic pleadings.
• Trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

LAA certificate from a recognized institution

Job description

Our client, a Surrey law firm, is seeking an energetic and motivated Estate Litigation LAA to join their legal team. The ideal candidate will have a background in estates litigation and will be a self-starter willing to take ownership of their work. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Surrey’s most prestigious firms.

Job responsibilities include but aren’t limited to :

• Scheduling trials, applications, examinations, and mediations
• Document management
• Drafting and editing legal documents, including basic pleadings
• Trial preparation

The ideal candidate will have :

• Minimum of 4 years’ litigation experience, ideally with estates litigation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced computer skills
• An LAA certificate from a recognized institution and/or relevant experience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• An energetic and proactive approach

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with one of the most dedicated and talented teams of professionals in the city. If you’re looking to utilize your strong technical skills and exceptional attention to detail, this could be the job for you!