Wills And Estates Paralegal - Saskatoon

About MLT Aikins
MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 300 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada's best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

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.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter using the form below. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.