legal assistant
Posted on
June 25, 2024
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Malcolm E. Graham
Job details
Malcolm Graham is actively recruiting for a role as a Legal Assistant with a focus on Wills & Estates. This position will be a blended role with a 50% focus on Legal Assistant responsibilities and 50% focus on Reception responsibilities. Malcolm Graham shares space with two other lawyers.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Perform administrative duties, including preparing/drafting correspondence, electronic and paper filing, preparation of accounts, photocopying, day to day scanning, faxing, arranging couriers, etc.;
* Prepare draft Estate Planning documentation; Wills, Codicils, Powers of Attorney, affidavits of execution, letters and reports;
* Assist with Estate Administration tasks including the preparation of documentation and correspondence, communications with financial institutions, and preparation of estate accounting documents;
* Communicate to internal and external parties regarding ongoing file management;
* Opening, closing and covering reception area;
* Answering, screening, and forwarding phone calls in a professional manner;
* Assisting with couriers and mail;
* Ensuring the office is stocked with necessary supplies;
* First point of contact for clients and visitors;
* Attendance at multiple banks within the downtown core for day to day banking and for real estate deals;
* Other duties as required.
*Qualifications:*
* Post-secondary Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma, Law Clerk Diploma, or related discipline;
* 3-5 years? experience in Wills & Estate Law is an asset but not required;
* Strong verbal and written communication skills;
* Excellent organizational, attention to detail and time-management skills;
* Ability to prioritize workloads in a fast-paced practice;
* Professional attitude who is courteous and client-focused;
* Ability to work as a team player as well as independently;
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Divorcemate, PC Law and legal industry software.
* Punctual and responding to inquiries in a timely manner
* Congenial and client focused attitude
* Ability to ensure that all information received and communicated is kept confidential
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Education:
* Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
* legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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LocationHamilton, ON
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Salary$21.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9337124627
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