Legal Assistant - Estates Litigation

Overview

Legal Assistant - Estates Litigation
Downtown Toronto
Work from Home 2 days a week!

Our client, an outstanding law firm located in the core of downtown Toronto, is hiring. They are looking for a Legal Assistant who can manage and organize the daily operations of a few busy practices in the Wills, Estates and Trust department. The ideal candidate should have a strong attention to detail, be highly organized, and have the ability to handle multiple priorities.

This is a good position for someone with a strong litigation background and a keen interest in Wills, Estates and Trusts.

• Support reporting lawyers with assembling and organizing client case information
• Assist in the preparation and completion of various litigation documentation such as motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents and correspondence
• Attending to service and filing of court documents, including preparation of Affidavits of Service and corresponding with process servers where required
• Prepare and proofread estate planning documents including wills, powers of attorney, and related estate and trust documents
• Attend as a second witness for client signatures
• Handle or assist in all aspects of estate administration from beginning to end
• Oversee and maintain the Wills and Trust vaults and databases
• Ensure legal documents are prepared within timelines set by the lawyers or applicable court dates
• When appropriate, prepare and hyperlink documents for court filings and service of same
• Manage and track due dates and deadlines, especially in respect of litigation files
• Scan, file and e-file a large volume of emails and documents
• Proofreading letter correspondence and compiling enclosures
• Communicating with clients in a professional and friendly manner
• Handle daily administrative details
• Manage duties related to accounting and billing
• Arrange meetings, calendar management

• Minimum of three years’ legal experience, preferably in litigation
• Successful completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
• Previous litigation working experience and knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
• Familiar with Case Lines and ACL considered an asset
• Strong Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications

Interested candidates should apply today!

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.