Legal Assistant – (Wills and Estates)

Ignite Talent Solutions; Golden Horseshoe, Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mid-sized law firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their Wills and Estates Group. This exciting role involves providing administrative support, drafting legal documents, and managing the Wills Vault. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Wills and Estates, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to clients. Join a dynamic and diverse workplace where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on clients' lives and the firm's success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience in Wills & Estates.
• Proficient in legal software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to the Wills and Estates group.
• Draft legal documents and manage the Wills Vault.

Skills

Wills & Estates knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Strong work ethic

Tools

Emergent

Estate-a-Base

Excel

PCLaw

MS Office

Job description

Legal Assistant – (Wills and Estates)

Job description

Our Client is an established mid-sized law firm in Mississauga, and they are currently seeking a Legal Assistant with strong knowledge and experience to join their Wills and Estates Group.

Your new role

In this new role you will be responsible for providing administrative assistance as well as supporting the Wills and Estates group to achieve a superb level of service for the clients. You will also be required to draft legal documents and correspondence, liaising with various clients, and reviewing incoming and outgoing mails. You will also be managing and assisting the organization and maintenance of the Wills Vault and addressing all requests pertaining to storing or retrieving Wills and other estate planning documents.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 2+ years relevant experience working on Wills & Estates files. You must have proficiency in Emergent, Estate-a-Base, Excel, PCLaw, and MS Office. You will bring with you a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills and would be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to work for an employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.