Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant specializing in Wills and Estates to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and legal support to estate lawyers, ensuring the smooth progression of estate planning and probate processes. Your enthusiasm, organizational skills, and legal knowledge will contribute to delivering exceptional service to clients while maintaining accuracy and efficiency throughout all tasks. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal career within a collaborative environment committed to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assist with drafting, reviewing, and proofreading estate documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and estate transfer forms using precise legal language.
- Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and case law related to estate planning and probate procedures utilizing tools like LexisNexis.
- Manage case files efficiently within document management systems such as iManage, ensuring all records are up-to-date and properly organized.
- Support project management efforts by coordinating deadlines, scheduling meetings, and tracking progress on estate files from inception to completion.
- Perform data entry and clerical tasks including filing, scanning, and maintaining accurate client records in compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Conduct client interviews via phone or in person to gather necessary information for estate documentation while demonstrating professional phone etiquette.
- Proofread all legal documents meticulously to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to legal standards before submission or filing.
Skills
- Strong proofreading abilities with keen attention to detail for error-free legal documentation.
- Proficiency with LexisNexis or similar legal research platforms for comprehensive case law and statutory research.
- Excellent organizational skills capable of managing multiple cases simultaneously with efficiency.
- Experience with project management tools or techniques to coordinate tasks effectively across teams.
- Effective interviewing skills combined with professional phone etiquette for client communication.
- Familiarity with iManage document management system or similar platforms for filing and data organization.
- Solid administrative experience including data entry, filing, clerical support, and record keeping in a legal setting.
- Strong writing skills for drafting clear, concise legal correspondence and documents related to wills and estates.
- Knowledge of legal drafting standards specific to estate planning documents.
Join us in delivering compassionate, precise legal support that makes a meaningful difference in clients’ lives!
Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Experience:
- legal assistant: 2 years (required)
Language:
Location:
- Victoria, BC V8W 2E1 (required)
Work Location: In person
