Administrative Assistant to Senior Legal Assistant working in Wills & Estate practice area
Maintain and organize legal files, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards
Provide direct administrative support to the Senior Legal Assistant and Solicitors, including calendar management, meeting coordination, taking file notes during conferences between Solicitors and clients
Track deadlines and ensure timely submission of draft documentation
Liaise with clients and other Estate stakeholders to confirm information, verify details, follow-up receipt of documentation or responses
Updating internal management documents
Preparing internal case management documentation such as trust journal transfers, authority forms, costs disclosures and tax invoices.
Requirements
1-2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, preferably with exposure to Wills & Estates practice
Strong knowledge of legal writing, terminology, procedures, and documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal management software
Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with care, discretion and professionalism
Ensures accuracy in legal and executive documentation
Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and works well with legal, executive, and cross-functional teams