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
- 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' experience in Wills & Estates is preferred
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CaseLines and other cloudbased services
- Ability to multitask and manage your time in a fastpaced environment
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma is considered an asset
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
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