LEGAL ASSISTANT – Wills & Estates
At BLG it begins with service! Our approach to Professional and Service Excellence is based upon personal standards of absolute integrity, unfailing mutual respect and dedication in all that we do for our clients. We pride ourselves on having the best talent, legal and non-legal, and delivering the best service.
The Calgary office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, one of Canada’s largest law firms, is seeking a Legal Assistant in the Wills, Estates and Tax department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare documentation for probate, family trusts, estate planning and wills.
• Coordinate flow of information and of work
• Initiate follow-up as required
• Organize and maintain client files
• Communicate with clients
• Perform administrative duties with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
• Access and use online resources
• Transcribe and type legal documents using BigHand
• Prepare and/or answer correspondence
• Processing expense reports
• Answer telephone, direct calls, respond to inquiries
• Attend to making travel arrangements
• Schedule meetings using Meeting Manager
• Various other duties may be required
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
• Legal Assistant Diploma
• Minimum 2 - 5 years legal experience in wills and estate practice
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Excellent multi-tasking skills, as you are working for two lawyers with busy practices
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative
• Knowledge of legal vocabulary
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and lawyers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented individual with solid proofreading skills
• Able to set own priorities while maintaining flexibility
• Perform clerical, administrative and general office duties
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Availability to work overtime, when necessary
If you have an interest in this position or know of someone who may be suitable, please forward a current resume to Denise Mondor at dmondor@blg.com by January 31, 2012.