Job Description

Our Saskatoon office is looking for an experienced legal assistant to join our wills & estates team. The wills & estates legal assistant will work co-operatively with the lawyers and paralegals in the estate planning & administration group 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 of 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

Preparing 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



Qualifications include:

Post-secondary diploma in a legal administrative assistant or paralegal program from a recognized college program

Minimum of five years of experience in a legal assistant role supporting the wills and states practice area

A notary public or commission of oaths appointment, or willingness to obtain

Working knowledge of provincial laws and terminology

Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence

Experience in wills and estates

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability 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



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 resume and cover letter using the form below. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.



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