Are you ready to make your mark at a law firm that values your professional growth and personal well-being? At BOYNECLARKE LLP, we are more than a legal practice; we’re a community committed to success, balance, and wellness.
Why Join BOYNECLARKE LLP?
-Growth & Learning: We foster a culture of continuous learning and offer resources for professional development.
-Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support your career personal needs.
-Wellness-Focus: Access wellness programs, including fitness classes, wellness subsidies, and free 24/7 virtual healthcare.
-Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from employer-paid and cost-shared options, and enjoy our RRSP matching program.
-Community Impact: Make a difference through firm-sponsored volunteer time and monthly employee-selected charitable giving.
Why this role?
We are seeking a Wills & Estates Paralegal who is a highly attentive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and values a rewarding career contributing to the success of our Business Law team.
Key Responsibilities:
-Drafting estate planning documents including wills, powers of attorney, and personal care directives
-Monitoring filing and other deadlines
-Contacting clients and related parties for follow-up information or as required
-Maintaining follow-up system for review of executed wills and progress of probate process
-Gathering Probate Application information and drafting probate documents
-Monitoring progress of estates administration, including preparation of inventories, advertisements for creditors, and applications to close estates
-Assembling documents for preparation of estate tax returns
-Assembling information and documents for preparation of personal representative final accounts and preparing final accounts
-Participating in meetings with personal representatives, heirs, and other interested parties
What You Bring:
-Graduate of a Paralegal diploma program or equivalent combination of training and experience
-Exceptional proofreading skills with ability to notice and fix grammatical, typographical, spelling, diction, and formatting errors
-Superior communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders
-Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving, and making sound judgement calls
-Proven ability to manage time and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven work environment
-Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow instructions with minimal supervision
-Excellent team player who contributes positively to the team culture
-Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Office suite, and a talent for learning new computer programs quickly
-Experience working as a Wills & Estates Paralegal preferred
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you’re looking for more than just a job and are ready to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, apply today! We’re accepting applications until December 2, 2024.
Link to Job Posting: https://boyneclarke.bamboohr.com/careers
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 12/02/2024