Legal Assistant, Wills and Estates
3 weeks ago
Lakefield LLP is a Saskatchewan team with a modern take on law.
We are looking for an experienced **Wills and Estates Legal Assistant** to join our team. In this position you will be assisting lawyers and clients as they work through various estate proceedings. Responsibilities include assisting with document preparation, correspondence, court filings and other practice management duties.
**Essential Job Functions**
- Preparing transfer documents and submitting the same to Information Services Corporation
- Publishing Notice to Creditors via NoticeConnect
- Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite programs and other law firm specific software
- Written and verbal communications with clients, financial institutions, courts and counsels
- Meeting with clients and commissioning documents as required
- Practice management functions including appointment,calendar and task maintenance
- Maintenance of electronic filing system
- Preparing reporting packages and invoices
- Administrative duties such as telephone calls, photocopying, faxing, and other administrative support as required.
**Education/Experience Requirements**
- Minimum Education: Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate from recognized educational institution.
- Minimum Experience**: 3-5 years in a related position
**Other Skills/Abilities**
- Strong initiative and autonomy to work independently
- Ability to prioritize and expedite workflow
- High attention to detail
- Time management and ability to handle competing deadlines
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive data
- Superior communication and business writing
- Professional disposition
- Team oriented
Members of our administrative team receive an industry leading Total Reward Package which includes a competitive base salary, reduced hour work week, flexible start times, earned days off, comprehensive health benefits package, employer matching RRSP, internal team events, and a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest, however only those being interviewed will be contacted.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
**Experience**:
- legal assistant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
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