We are seeking a full-time legal assistant or paralegal for our wills and estates department. The ideal candidate will display professionalism, efficiency, self-motivation, and attention to detail. We are looking for reliable, dependable, and capable individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

We have served Victoria, the Gulf Islands, and surrounding areas for over 45 years, and provide a wide range of legal services. As one of Victoria's leading law firms, we are committed to providing exceptional service, working closely with clients, and developing long-standing relationships in our community. As part of our team, you can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Position Requirements:

- at least 10 years of legal experience in the area of wills and estate planning;

- superior knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and math;

- ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands;

- attention to detail;

- ability to complete multiple concurrent tasks with tight deadlines;

- ability to self-direct and work independently;

- knowledge of relevant computer applications to produce legal correspondence and documents; and

- ability to learn further software related to the job.

Job Description:

You will provide legal administrative support to a number of lawyers in our office with established wills and estates practices. Your responsibilities will include:

- 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;

- Drafting wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements and estate documents;

- Scheduling appointments for the lawyers and entering in calendar;

- Telephone calls to clients, banks, investment companies, accountants, and other individuals and organizations;

- Arranging to retain services of accountants for income tax purposes re estates;

- Keeping clients updated as to the progress of their files;

- Schedule discussions with the responsible lawyer on files which require a legal opinion;

- Communication with your co-workers; and

- General office duties including providing reception relief to our receptionist during breaks and vacation.

Benefits Include:

- dental care;

- extended health benefits;

- eligibility for our RRSP matching program;

- minimum 3 weeks vacation annually; and

- 10 paid sick days annually.

Hours of Work: 8:30 to 4:30 or 9 to 5, Monday to Friday