Wills & Estates Paralegal | St. John's, NL
Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.
Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.
We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.
We are seeking a full-time experienced Paralegal to join our St. John’s team to provide legal administrative support to the Wills and Estate team.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIESWorking as part of a collaborative team, your primary responsibilities include:
- Preparing Estate documentation including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives for Medical Care, and all documents necessary for the Probate process;
- Maintaining excellent communication with clients, lawyers and court staff;
- Filing documents with the Court;
- Processing and responding to large volumes of documents and emails,
- Managing and meeting deadlines to file documents with the Court
- Prioritizing a high volume of work independently;
- Being a resourceful and effective problem solver with minimal supervision;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Successful completion of a Legal Assistant program (or equivalent);
- 3 – 5 years’ administrative experience in a legal environment, with experience in Wills & Estates;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and;
- Strong organizational skills, understanding of the importance of client relationships, willingness to take initiative, and ability to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment.
Cox & Palmer provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, and a group RRSP program.
APPLYQualified candidates who are interested in this position should send a covering letter and resume by May 30, 2024, to: Kathryn Hunt, Human Resources Manager nlcareers@coxandpalmer.com
Please reference the position you are applying for in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cox & Palmer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network, Pride at Work Canada, and an Employer Partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.