Legal Executive Assistant Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Cartel Inc.
Job Description
Legal Executive Assistant (Tax and Estates)
Salary:
Up to $85K
Key Responsibilities
Assist with preparation of correspondence and legal documents relating to areas of taxation and estate planning including complex wills, family trusts and estate administration;
Ensure time-sensitive documents are managed effectively;
Organize, open, manage and close client files;
Prepare reports – estate planning and corporate reorganizations;
Entering dockets and processing monthly accounts;
Maintain tickler systems to monitor key dates for task management;
Schedule meetings and co-ordinate appointments as required ensuring the lawyer’s calendar is up-to-date, including adding events, rescheduling appointments and providing daily briefings;
Acting as a point of contact for incoming and outgoing communications including phone calls, emails, and documents for clients and vendors;
Planning and organizing internal firm events, such as, lawyer events and client events; and
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a Legal Assistant program at a recognized community college
Minimum of 5 years’ Tax & Estates Legal Assistant experience working in a law firm
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Working knowledge of Adobe/Kofax PDF, Docu Sign, Workshare Compare, Closing Folders, Corp Link and Carpe Diem
Experience working with a document management system, iManage
Possess well-developed organizational and time management skills in order to manage multiple priorities with ease in order to meet tight deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills help you to build relationships and provide excellent client service
As a confident self-starter, you work well both independently, and in a team environment
Operate with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
Show good judgment, discretion and respond well to constructive feedback.
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Tagged as:
Legal Assistant, tax, Wills & Estate
Title: Legal Executive Assistant
Company: Cartel Inc.
Location: Toronto, Canada
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