Wills and Estates Paralegal - Saskatoon Position: Paralegal Closing Date: Closes December 11, 2024 Location: Saskatoon
Job Summary
Our Saskatoon office is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our Wills & Estates team. The Wills & Estates Paralegal will work cooperatively with the lawyers in the Estate Planning & Administration group for both our Saskatoon and Regina locations to help guide personal representatives in the process of estate administration and assist in the drafting and execution of estate planning documents. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload, pay attention to detail, and have excellent organizational, communication and written skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Drafting wills, powers of attorney, health care directives (living wills) and ancillary estate planning documents as required
- Maintaining vault records for storing original estate planning records
- Gathering data and drafting estate administration documents, including Court applications and ancillary documents as applicable
- Assisting in the process of realizing the assets or payments of liabilities, including direct contact with various institutions
- Preparation of distribution documentation
- Assisting in passing of accounts and litigious matters in relation to estate administration
- Communicating directly with clients, fielding calls from prospective clients and referring prospective clients appropriately
- Attending client meetings for signing of documents
- Being prepared to take on other responsibilities as required
Qualifications include:
- Post-secondary diploma in a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal Program from a recognized college
- Minimum of five years experience in a paralegal role
- Working knowledge of provincial laws and terminology
- Experience with drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Experience in wills and estates is required
- Excellent organizational skills
- Able to manage files from start-to-finish
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to liaise with a variety of people
- Good computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure
- A notary public or commission of oaths appointment, or willingness to obtain
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
Our Diversity Statement
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.
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