About the role
Wills & Estates Legal Assistant - Edmonton
ABOUT OGILVIE LLP
Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and that is still our philosophy a century later. Located in downtown Edmonton, we are leaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Litigation, Insolvency, Wills & Estates and Administrative Law.
Ogilvie provides its staff with an opportunity to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Edmonton. Putting our clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specialized legal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and further their business goals.
Creating successful client relationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking for talented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality service to our clients. If you think you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently inviting qualified candidates with 1 to 2 years of direct experience in dealing with a variety of Wills & Estates matters to join the team in our Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive and professional attitude.
Our positions offer the opportunity to work within a positive work environment, and competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
This position is a full-time, permanent position.
Hours of work are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Open, draft, review and prepare will and other estate planning documents
- Prepare probate and administration application documents
- Supervise estate administration files
- Work with various external bodies, including beneficiaries, financial institutions, and the Public Guardian and Trustee’s office
- Coordinate and schedule meetings and maintain calendars
- Preparation of accounts and time entry
- General administrative tasks including data entry, photocopying and scanning, and file management
- Respond to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants, and clients
- Other duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILL SET
- High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
- Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Be able to multi-task and prioritize
- Interpersonal skills
- Reliable and accountable
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment
TECHNICAL ASSETS
- Must have working knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
- ACUMIN knowledge an asset
- Net Documents knowledge an asset
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a wills & estates legal assistant position
- Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program
APPLICATIONS
We thank all applicants for their interest in Ogilvie; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Ogilvie LLP
As one of Alberta's premier law firms, Ogilvie was built on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients — and that's still our philosophy today. When you work with our lawyers, you're securing a partner with a strategic outlook. A partner that's as personally invested in your end goal as you are. And that makes a world of difference to both of us.
Our experienced team:
Our corporate and commercial lawyers represent businesses of all sizes and sectors. We'll help you get on the track to success and ensure you stay there with experienced legal advice. We're happy to support our clients in Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, British Columbia and Saskatchewan while headquartered in downtown Edmonton and Calgary.
Our proud beginning:
James Harwood Ogilvie, Q.C., left a mark on our great city beginning in 1920 that still lives on today. In his many years providing legal and professional guidance to Albertans, he supported the communities around him and demonstrated the importance of building meaningful relationships with the people he helped. Our team is proud to carry on Mr. Ogilvie's legacy by continuing to create meaningful relationships with our clients and supporting the businesses in our community.
About the role
Wills & Estates Legal Assistant - Edmonton
ABOUT OGILVIE LLP
Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and that is still our philosophy a century later. Located in downtown Edmonton, we are leaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Litigation, Insolvency, Wills & Estates and Administrative Law.
Ogilvie provides its staff with an opportunity to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Edmonton. Putting our clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specialized legal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and further their business goals.
Creating successful client relationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking for talented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality service to our clients. If you think you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently inviting qualified candidates with 1 to 2 years of direct experience in dealing with a variety of Wills & Estates matters to join the team in our Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive and professional attitude.
Our positions offer the opportunity to work within a positive work environment, and competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
This position is a full-time, permanent position.
Hours of work are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Open, draft, review and prepare will and other estate planning documents
- Prepare probate and administration application documents
- Supervise estate administration files
- Work with various external bodies, including beneficiaries, financial institutions, and the Public Guardian and Trustee’s office
- Coordinate and schedule meetings and maintain calendars
- Preparation of accounts and time entry
- General administrative tasks including data entry, photocopying and scanning, and file management
- Respond to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants, and clients
- Other duties as assigned
DESIRED SKILL SET
- High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
- Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Be able to multi-task and prioritize
- Interpersonal skills
- Reliable and accountable
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment
TECHNICAL ASSETS
- Must have working knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
- ACUMIN knowledge an asset
- Net Documents knowledge an asset
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a wills & estates legal assistant position
- Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program
APPLICATIONS
We thank all applicants for their interest in Ogilvie; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Ogilvie LLP
As one of Alberta's premier law firms, Ogilvie was built on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients — and that's still our philosophy today. When you work with our lawyers, you're securing a partner with a strategic outlook. A partner that's as personally invested in your end goal as you are. And that makes a world of difference to both of us.
Our experienced team:
Our corporate and commercial lawyers represent businesses of all sizes and sectors. We'll help you get on the track to success and ensure you stay there with experienced legal advice. We're happy to support our clients in Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, British Columbia and Saskatchewan while headquartered in downtown Edmonton and Calgary.
Our proud beginning:
James Harwood Ogilvie, Q.C., left a mark on our great city beginning in 1920 that still lives on today. In his many years providing legal and professional guidance to Albertans, he supported the communities around him and demonstrated the importance of building meaningful relationships with the people he helped. Our team is proud to carry on Mr. Ogilvie's legacy by continuing to create meaningful relationships with our clients and supporting the businesses in our community.