Wills and Estates Legal Assistant – Winnipeg
Job Reference ID: MLTA-WPG-202608-067

Closing Date: Closes September 14, 2026 Location: Winnipeg Position: Legal Assistant

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers 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 Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Our Winnipeg office is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our wills and estates team. The wills and estates Legal Assistant will work co-operatively with the lawyers and paralegals in the Trusts, Estates and Legacy Planning group to assist executors, administrators and personal representatives through the estate administration process 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, revising and editing Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives and ancillary estate planning documents as required

Drafting correspondence including reports to clients

Maintaining vault records for storing original estate planning records

Gathering information and assisting with preparation of estate administration documentation, including Requests for Probate, Requests for Administration, inventories, affidavits and other court documentation, as applicable.

Filing Requests for Probate, Request for Administration with the Court of King’s Bench

Assisting in the process of realizing the assets or payments of liabilities including direct contact with various institutions





Communicating directly with clients, fielding calls from prospective clients and referring prospective clients appropriately

Attending client meetings for document signings

Handling of billing and related accounting matters

Calendar management for meetings, diarization of files and tracking progress of file matters

Providing additional assistance and general office duties as assigned

Qualifications include:

Graduate from an accredited Legal Assistant program and/or equivalent experience

Minimum of three years of experience in a legal assistant role supporting the wills and estates practice area

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong English grammar and proofreading abilities and a high level of attention to detail

Working knowledge of Manitoba estate administration, probate procedures, Court of King’s Bench filing requirements and legal terminology

Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence

Excellent organizational and time management 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 including individual performance bonus

Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefitsAccess to group savings plans and investment options

Earned Days Off Program

Growth and development opportunities

Mentorship and support

A positive and inclusive work environment

Our Diversity Statement
MLT Aikins is an equal chance 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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📌 Legal Assistant (Manitoba)
🏢 MLT Aikins
📍 Manitoba