Legal Assistant – Corporate/Estates

Job title:

Legal Assistant – Corporate/Estates

Company

Kent Legal

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Legal Assistant Corporate/EstatesJob #: 16687Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: TorontoSalary: $60,000Remote Flexibility: Hybrid remote flexibilityClient ProfileOur client, a regional prominent Ontario law firm is currently looking for a Legal Assistant in Corporate and Estates. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• A boutique law firm.
• Specializing in estate planning and administration.
• Conveniently located in the Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, corporate filings, wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Conduct legal research and gather information for corporate governance and compliance matters.
• Conduct research on estate laws and regulations as needed;
• Coordinate and manage schedules for meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Perform billing and accounts tasks.
• Liaise with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations and reports for internal and external meetings.
• Monitor and manage deadlines for legal filings and compliance requirements.
• Perform general administrative duties, including filing, data entry, and managing correspondence.
• Provide general administrative support to the estate planning team.

Requirements:– 3+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant;– Legal Assistant Certificate or Law Clerk diploma from an accredited institution;– Ability to work well in a team as well as with minimum supervision when required;– Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint); and– Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.

Expected salary

$60000 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:48:47 GMT

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