Legal Assistant for Wills and Estate Planning

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom McConnan Bion O'Connor Peterson Lawyers Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced paralegal to join our wills and estates department at McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson Lawyers. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional professionalism, efficiency, self-motivation, and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a talented, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team that has served Victoria and surrounding areas for over 45 years. Our law firm provides a wide range of legal services, and as one of Victoria's leading law firms, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, working closely with clients, and developing long-standing relationships in our community.

The salary for this position is $80,000+ per year, depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits, including dental care, extended health benefits, and eligibility for our RRSP matching program, are also included.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Taking estate and will files with instructions provided by the lawyer and the ability to work on the file from start to finish with supervision;
  2. Drafting wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, and estate documents;
  3. Scheduling appointments for the lawyers and entering them in the calendar;
  4. Telephone calls to clients, banks, investment companies, accountants, and other individuals and organizations;
  5. Arranging to retain the services of accountants for income tax purposes regarding estates;
  6. Keeping clients updated on the progress of their files;
  7. Scheduling discussions with the responsible lawyer on files that require a legal opinion;
  8. Communication with your colleagues;
  9. General office duties, including providing reception relief to our receptionist during breaks and vacation.
Requirements:
  1. A minimum of 10 years of legal experience in the area of wills and estate planning;
  2. Superior knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and math;
  3. Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands;
  4. Attention to detail;
  5. Ability to complete multiple concurrent tasks with tight deadlines;
  6. Ability to self-direct and work independently;
  7. Knowledge of relevant computer applications to produce legal correspondence and documents;
  8. Ability to learn further software related to the job.
Work Environment:

Our law firm offers a collaborative work environment with a talented, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team. We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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