Mills & Mills LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its thriving Estates team! The successful candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in Wills & Estates and a desire to learn and to contribute to the success of our team.
Who We Are
Mills & Mills LLP is an expanding mid-size law firm with over 90 employees. Our core values that guide the members of our team are Integrity, Competence, Initiative, Cooperation, Respect and Care. For us, there is no better question than “how can I help?”
We offer each member of our team competitive compensation and benefits, a collaborative and barrier-free work environment, and the prospect to work on a diverse range of matters.
Mills & Mills LLP is an inclusive employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process and selection process, please contact Christine Thrussell, Human Resources at
[email protected], so that we can ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Purpose of the Role The successful candidate has Wills & Estates experience, is confident and organized, possesses excellent communication, and takes pride in the quality of their work. We pride ourselves in providing excellent service to our clients, while being a comfortable and rewarding place to work.
As a Legal Assistant at Mills & Mills LLP you will work alongside other experienced Legal Assistants, Law Clerks and legal practitioners, while you assist in the areas of Estates Planning, Estates Administration and Estate Litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- General administrative duties, including but not limited to scheduling, scanning, filing, photocopying, printing, scheduling appointments, perform administrative duties with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
- Preparing, and editing emails, correspondence, memoranda, reports, authorizations and directions, retainers, forms and other documentation
- Managing key dates and updating calendars for lawyers, including appointments, due dates and client-related activities
- Managing and/or assisting with the organization and maintenance of the Wills Vault and addressing all requests pertaining to storing or retrieving Wills and other estate planning documents
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities/Attributes
- Community College Diploma or equivalent and/or working towards their qualifications
- Minimum 2-year experience working in Wills & Estates as a Legal Assistant
- Experience with software: Emergent, Estate-a-Base, Excel, Acumin, iManage, Word and Outlook
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Works well under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Availability to work overtime, when necessary
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON
📌 Legal Assistant - Estates (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto