Legal Assistant, Private Client Services - Toronto, Canada - Miller Thomson LLP

Miller Thomson LLP

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are seeking a part-time
Legal Assistant to join our
Private Client Services Group in our
Toronto office.**
Key responsibilities:

Drafting, preparing and typing of correspondence and various documents;
Experience putting together record books, assisting with Will signings and preparing affidavits of execution;
Preparing and maintaining a bringforward system and diarizing meetings and appointments;
Proofreading, revising and preparing of documents under the instruction of the legal professionals;
Liaising between relevant internal and external parties;
Communicating directly with clients in writing, over the phone and in person;
Maintaining files in accordance with standard procedures, including opening and closing files;
Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring:

35+ years of Legal Assistant experience, with a specialization in Wills & Estates;
Experience with preparing affidavits of execution and assisting with the preparing and signing of Wills;
A solid understanding of current legal terminology;
Fast, accurate keyboarding skills; minimum 60 wpm;
Strong dicta transcription skills;
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Excellent proofreading skills (ability to check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and format errors);
The ability to work independently, follow instructions with mínimal supervision and take initiative;
The willingness to learn and contribute to the team;
Excellent manner with clients;
A serviceoriented approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance

We offer:

A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks' Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee wellbeing as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
Flexible working options;
Special appreciation events/celebrations;
Charitable savings programs.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada's fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country.

Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equalopportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility._
Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation._