Legal Assistant – Wills & Estates

Kamloops - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Legal Assistant Wills & Estates
Location: Kamloops BC

Our client a well-established law firm in the interior of British Columbia is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support its Wills and Estates practice group. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience in a legal assistant role preferably within Wills & Estates.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform general administrative duties including drafting correspondence managing electronic and paper filing systems docket entry account preparation photocopying scanning faxing and courier arrangements.
Draft and prepare legal documents such as wills enduring powers of attorney and personal directives.
Prepare applications for grants of probate and administration of estate files.
Assist with trust administration and maintain bring-forward systems with appropriate reminders.
Prepare estate planning documentation including wills (primary and supplementary) powers of attorney affidavits of execution insurance declarations letters and reports.
Support with charitable registrations family trusts and incorporations.
Communicate with internal and external parties regarding file management.
Collaborate with other lawyers and staff within the Wills and Estates group as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

13 years of experience in Wills & Estates is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and time management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Professional courteous and client-focused demeanor.
Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation:

Salary range: $50000 $60000(commensurate with experience)

Legal Assistant Wills & EstatesLocation: Kamloops BCOur client a well-established law firm in the interior of British Columbia is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support its Wills and Estates practice group. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience in a legal as...