Senior Estate Planning Legal Assistant - Wills & Trusts

Targeted Talent; Canada; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized legal recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Legal Assistant focused on Wills, Trusts, and Estates. The role involves providing full-scope legal administrative support to lawyers, including managing legal documentation and client communication. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in estate planning and proficiency in relevant software. This position is essential for maintaining workflow in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a legal administrative capacity in estate planning and estate administration.
• Strong technical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support to lawyers.
• Prepare, draft and manage legal documentation.
• Conduct wills searches, tax, land title and other legal searches.
• Manage electronic and paper client files.

Skills

Legal administration

Client communication

Document drafting

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software knowledge

Education

Completion of a recognized legal assistant program or equivalent experience

Tools

Soluno/PC Law

BC Online

Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA)

Job description

A specialized legal recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Legal Assistant focused on Wills, Trusts, and Estates. The role involves providing full-scope legal administrative support to lawyers, including managing legal documentation and client communication. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in estate planning and proficiency in relevant software. This position is essential for maintaining workflow in a fast-paced legal environment.