DPQC Law is looking to add to our Gasoline Alley team! We are a modern high-tech workplace and are looking to grow our innovative team.

We are looking to add a mid-level/senior solicitor’s assistant for our Gasoline Alley office to assist with wills, estates and corporate files (primarily), with a bit of real estate occasionally to cover closings when the primary real estate assistant is away.

The workload is approximately 35% Wills/Estate Planning, 30% Estate Administration/Probate and 35% Corporate Files (maintenance, transactions etc). These practice areas are fast growing and this division may shift over time.

Our firm prides itself on pushing the limits as we try to become paperless (which is challenging in the Wills/estate administration areas, but it’s coming along) and offers an excellent working environment, benefits and the opportunity for advancement (including future remote/WFH options). This role requires a detail oriented, self-motivated individual who is highly organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. This individual will be able to provide a criminal record check should an interview be scheduled. Compensation will be based on experience.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of legal assistant experience in a solicitor environment Legal Assistant diploma from a recognized institution Experience in will drafts, SDS filing, probate, Cores & Corporate Maintenance Cores Level 2 is a must (level 3 can be obtained) Ability to work with a remote team and remote clients. Highly knowledgeable with Microsoft 365 programs (we are a cloud based firm using SharePoint), Adobe/Acrobat Pro, Zoom communications and legal accounting (e.g. Esilaw/Unity Accounting). Drafting routine correspondence and memos.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent proofreading, grammar, and editing abilities High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Professional demeanor and ability to work independently Have an enthusiastic, positive, friendly, customer-focused and approachable attitude Reliable, flexible and resilient Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment Must be able to switch easily between job priorities as assigned and work independently as well as part of a team Community Volunteering is an asset To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to careers@dpqclaw.com.

Job Type: Full Time 37.5 hours per week, generally 8:30 – 4:30 Monday-Friday

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities to attend community and staff events
• Opportunities for advancement within the firm
• Opportunities for remote work based on performance and firm needs