At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Wills & Estates files, liaise with clients, and prepare legal documents.
- Company: A boutique national law firm with a collaborative and professional culture.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career growth and ownership of your work.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities to develop your skills.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in estate planning.
- Qualifications: Law Clerk certification and 5-7 years of Wills & Estates experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Our valued client, a well-established boutique national law firm, is looking for an experienced Law Clerk to join its Calgary office and support its Wills & Estates practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Wills & Estates professional who enjoys managing files with a high degree of independence, working directly with clients, and being part of a collaborative and professional team.
Responsibilities
- Opening, closing and billing files
- Managing calendars for intake calls, conferences and general meetings as required
- Liaising directly with clients to obtain pertinent information for estate planning and wills
- Preparing first drafts of estate planning documents for Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia
- Revising estate planning documents in accordance with client instructions
- Preparing for and witnessing Will signings
- Scanning, saving and providing copies of executed documents
- Preparing reporting letters and handling post-execution matters
- Maintaining lawyer emails and client files electronically
- Corresponding with banks and other institutions to collect information for estate administration matters
- Preparing probate applications
- Preparing documents required for the administration of estates, including releases, consents and indemnities
- Maintaining organized electronic client files and hard-copy files when required
- Updating and maintaining the inventory of the Wills vault
- Assisting with the creation and maintenance of precedents for estate planning documents and estate administration checklists
- Assisting with overflow clerk work for other practice areas as required
Qualifications
- Law Clerk certification from a recognized college or university
- 5–7 years of experience in Wills & Estates preferred
- Strong experience with estate planning and estate administration matters
- The ability to build positive working relationships with lawyers and staff, both in person and remotely
- Superior organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A proactive, reliable and independent approach to work
- A high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
- The ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with Clio and NetDocuments would be considered an asset
About Our Client
Our valued client is a boutique national law firm with offices in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver. The firm has a business-focused clientele and practices primarily in the areas of Tax, Corporate, Estate & Trust, and Family Law. The firm offers a collaborative and professional environment where talented individuals are given the opportunity to take ownership of their work, contribute to the team and grow their careers.
Paralegal in Calgary employer: Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.
Join a prestigious Tier 1 firm in Calgary, where your career as a Corporate Law Associate will thrive in a supportive and dynamic hybrid work environment. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will have the opportunity to engage in high-stakes transactions while collaborating with a national team of experts, ensuring that your contributions are both meaningful and impactful. Experience a culture that values excellence, teamwork, and continuous growth, making this an exceptional place to advance your legal career.
Contact Details:
Urban Legal Recruitment Inc. Recruitment Team
