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Legal Assistant - Wills & EstatesAird & Berlis LLP • Winnipeg, Canada
Legal Assistant - Wills & Estates

Legal Assistant - Wills & Estates

Aird & Berlis LLP • Winnipeg, Canada
2 days ago
Salary
CA$55,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Aird Berlis ON 181 Bay Street Suite 1800 Toronto, ON M5J2T9, CAN

Aird Berlis ON 181 Bay Street Suite 1800 Toronto, ON M5J2T9, CAN

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 250 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In: The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For: Aird & Berlis LLP is seeking to fill a vacancy for a Legal Assistant with experience in Estates or Tax for this dynamic role. The position will be supporting 2 clerks and a lawyer. This position involves a substantial focus on document preparation, along with responsibilities related to vaulting. The ideal candidate will possess meticulous attention to detail and a passion for the diverse tasks associated with both legal assistance and vaulting work.

Responsibilities:

Proofread, finalize and assemble estate planning documents including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and reporting documentation

Attending as a second witness for client signatures and see it through to completion including updating our specialized database

Assist with Wills Vault administration as needed

Vault original Estate and Trust documents

Respond to Vault requests in a timely manner

Scan, file and e-file documentation

Handle daily administrative details

Manage duties related to accounting

Accountable for all work assigned

Calendar management

Take initiative

Confidential

Requirements:

Minimum of three years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Estates or Tax

Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program

Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

Flexible to the changing demands of the job

Skills:

Microsoft 365 suite of applications

Willing to learn a customized Wills Database

Ability to problem solve

Good judgement and decision making

Strong interpersonal skills

Organized

Resourceful

Detailed

Compensation: Thesalary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development

Competitive compensation and benefits package

We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel

Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer

Wellness programs

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact ckelly@airdberlis.com and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.

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