Halifax Estates & Trusts Clerk

McInnes Cooper; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Estates & Trusts Clerk to provide high-quality support in Halifax. The position involves client interaction, document preparation, and database management in a collaborative legal environment. Ideal candidates possess a legal diploma and experience, demonstrating exceptional client service skills. Join a team committed to diversity, inclusion, and promoting a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Firm-paid health and dental benefits

Health spending account

Personal wellness spending account

Vacation, personal, and sick days

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably within estates and trusts.
• Ability to excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with a focus on client service.

Responsibilities

• Document preparation including preparing letters and reporting packages.
• Updating the database for storage and removal of original documents.
• Monitoring team's shared inbox and maintaining the database.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Client-focused

Tech-savvy

Excellent communicator

Collaborative

Adaptable

Education

Paralegal, Legal, Business Administration diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a dynamic team? Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Estates & Trusts Clerk to join our Estates & Trusts team in our Halifax office for a full-time, permanent position. Our new team member will provide high-quality support within our team, working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service.

As an Estates & Trusts Clerk, you will be responsible for:

• Document preparation duties including preparing letters, reporting packages, transcribing documents, copying, scanning, and retrieving documents from the vault;
• Updating the database for storage and removal of original documents;
• Attending signing meetings with lawyers and clients;
• Monitoring the team's shared inbox, responding to requests, updating the ongoing estate planning list, and maintaining the database;
• Sharing ideas, learning from others, and sharing your skills and knowledge; and
• Challenging yourself and your team every day, all while having fun!

The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Paralegal, Legal, Business Administration diploma, or related education;
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably within estates and trusts;
• Exceptional technology skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a keen interest in new technology;
• Ability to excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment, being highly detail-oriented and adaptable to changing priorities;
• Exceptional communication skills with a focus on client service and professionalism; and
• A positive attitude and enjoyment of working in a collaborative team environment.

Our team members have access to:

• Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
• Health spending account;
• Personal wellness spending account;
• Vacation, personal, and sick days;

Our team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, respectful, and caring team, with opportunities to participate in various teams including Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity & Inclusion, and more.

McInnes Cooper is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community. Applicants from these groups may self-identify during the application process.

We will provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. Please contact Alana Burgess at emailprotected or 902.455.8260 if needed.

Core Skills:

Team-oriented, client-focused, professional, excellent communicator, positive, collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented, tech-savvy.

About MC:

McInnes Cooper is a Canadian law firm with over 160 years of experience, offering a full range of legal services across seven offices. We are a member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms, and are recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Our offerings include MC Advisory, MC Innovation, and MC Training, providing strategic counsel, technological solutions, and legal training.

Our People:

We value our team members and strive to create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We embrace individual differences and provide opportunities for all members to develop their skills and talents.

Collective Social Responsibility:

We lead in social responsibility, supporting community organizations and providing legal counsel through our Pro Bono Program, and actively seek to minimize our environmental footprint.