Wills & Estates Paralegal

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 permanent, full-time experienced Paralegal to join our Halifax office to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in the Wills & Estates practice group.

Wills & Estates Paralegal | Halifax, NS

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 permanent, full-time experienced Paralegal to join our Halifax office to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in the Wills & Estates practice group.

• Preparation of all 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;
• Accurately processing and responding to large volumes of documents and emails,
• Managing and meeting deadlines to file documents with the Court;
• Preparation of estate planning documents, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives and Guardianship Appointments;
• Preparation of Trusts including Alter Ego Trusts and Joint Partner Trusts;
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize a high volume of work;
• Being a resourceful and effective problem solver with minimal supervision;
• Handling and prioritizing workload independently;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 3-5 years' administrative experience in a legal environment, with experience in Wills & Estates;
• Preference is given to those with related paralegal/legal assistant formal education;
• Familiarity with Probate considered an asset;
• Strong competency in the usage of MS Office (particularly Word, and Excel), paired with superior typing and dicta-transcription skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service;
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail, coupled with strong organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent proofreading skills (ability to check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and formatting errors);
• The ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative - this includes drafting simple letters for review;
• The willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

Cox & Palmer provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• A generous paid vacation allowance
• Three flex days per year
• Paid sick days
• Hybrid work options for many roles
• Firm paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
• Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• An annual Health and Fitness Allowance
• Group RRSP and TFSA programs

This position will remain posted until successfully filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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