Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Blaney McMurtry LLP

Description

BLANEY MCMURTRY LLP

WILLS & ESTATES LEGAL ASSISTANT

Why work at Blaney McMurtry LLP?

Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than sixty-five years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.

Our motto is "Expect the Best" and that goes both ways. At Blaney, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation. Your well-being is very important to us, and this is why we offer an excellent benefits package which includes health, dental, as well as an Employee Assistance Program. If you would like to gain new skills, we have abundant training and professional development opportunities to help to achieve your personal and professional goals.

We are currently recruiting for a Wills & Estates Legal Assistant to provide legal assistant services to our Private Client Practice Group. This opportunity is excellent for those who are keen to work in a fast-paced environment with supportive and knowledgeable colleagues. Blaney McMurtry LLP is passionate about what we do, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion to join our team.

What you will be doing:
Drafting general correspondence to clients and lawyers
Assembling, drafting/proofreading, and filing legal documents
Maintaining physical and electronic document system
Liaising with various clients
Assisting with the organization and maintenance of the wills vault
Calendar and email management
Exercising initiative and judgement to relieve lawyers of administrative detail
Opening and closing files
Coordinating with process servers and couriers
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years' litigation experience in Wills & Estates is preferred
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CaseLines and other cloud-based services
Ability to multi-task and manage your time in a fast-paced environment
Maintain strict confidentiality
Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma is considered an asset

Interested applicants should apply here. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us. Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Overtime pay
Work Location: In person