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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Working 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.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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.

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Qualified 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

Kathryn Hunt

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.

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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.