Wills & Estates Legal Assistant Position Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 2+ years of legal assistant experience preferred At Fox Wakefield , we pride ourselves on delivering trusted, client-centered legal solutions. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality service to our clients with a supportive, skilled, and collaborative office culture. We value integrity, precision, and the meaningful impact our work has on the families and individuals in our community.

We are seeking an organized and highly detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Wills and Estates practice group. In this role, you will work closely with our lawyers to manage estate planning portfolios and navigate clients through the estate administration and probate processes of both Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Document Drafting: Prepare and draft legal documents including Last Wills and Testaments, Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives, Health Care Directives, and trust agreements.

Estate Administration:



Assist with the preparation of applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration; compile accurate asset and liability inventories. Client & Third-Party Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, financial institutions, insurance companies, accountants and government agencies to gather assets and information. Conduct and assist with relevant legal and registry searches.

File Management: Open, manage and maintain legal files from opening through to completion.

Administrative Support: Legal Assistant Diploma, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent practical law firm experience is preferred. Wills, Estates, and Probate law is a definite asset, but willing to train the right individual.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software. exceptional proofreading and organizational skills.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience Benefits: Health Spending Account Modern office space, supportive team atmosphere, professional growth opportunities #

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