Job Description

Stringam Law is recruiting for a Legal Assistant, Wills & Estates (Full Time) in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

With offices located in Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, Swift Current, Canmore, Banff, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Beaverlodge, Brooks, Taber, Cardston, and our newest location, Moose Jaw, our team has experience handling a variety of cases in all areas of law, from litigation, family and divorce to business, real estate, agriculture, and personal injury.

Are you interested in becoming the next member of this exceptional team? Our goal is to employ great people who are interested in contributing to the success of our business and the profession we serve. We hope you choose Stringam as your employer of choice towards a meaningful career in law.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an exceptional individual to take on the role of

Legal Assistant, Wills & Estates

in our Moose Jaw office. This is a full-time, permanent position, the ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in the administrative field.

Responsibilities include:

Draft, prepare and organize general correspondence and documents relating to the conduct of residential conveyancing law practice Organize and maintain files relating to legal and administration matters including indexing and tracking Perform searches and review same related to real estate including Personal Property Registries, Bankruptcy, Land Titles, Corporate and Bank of Canada Draft and register security documentation Receive, sort and prioritize transaction documents, as well as create and manage file checklists relating to transaction closing Assist lawyer(s) in preparation for transactions, including dealing with realtors, lender representatives and counsel Preparation of reporting documentation to client Preparing documents, such as Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives, applications to Court for Grants of Probate and Administration, as well as Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship, and others related to Estate management and record keeping, Estate accounting, Releases and distributions of assets Taking in client and Estates information, opening and organizing files, preparing initial drafts of letters, documents and spreadsheets, following up on matters with clients, beneficiaries, Court, Land Title Office, banks and others Responding knowledgeably and appropriately to incoming inquiries

Qualifications:

Professional demeanor including an ability to manage all incoming telephone inquiries, working well with colleagues, lawyers, external clients and outside providers Ability to quickly learn new concepts, terminology and procedures Exceptional organizational and time management Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; excellent skill in composition, grammar and spelling Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and consistent quality of work Professional level Microsoft Word skills

Compensation & Hours:

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Regular full-time position with working hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM subject to change from time to time. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, critical illness, long term disability, vacation and sick time benefits.

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Kenny Davey at hr@stringam.ca, while quoting the job title in the subject line. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Stringam is an equal opportunity employer.

Stringam wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Legal : 3 years (preferred)
Location:

Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V9 (required)
Work Location: In person