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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.  

We are looking for a receptionist/legal assistant with experience to work at a firm that handles real estate, wills, estates, family and corporate law. Duties will include answering the phone, opening files, performing searches, drafting legal documents, etc. Please email your resume or drop off in person at 1101 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg, MB. Education Requirement: completion of Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent experience in the legal field. Experience in real estate law is an asset

Shibley Righton LLP is an established law firm with offices in Toronto and Windsor. We are looking for an assistant with an interest in both Wills & Estates and Corporate to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in a busy law firm working with multiple lawyers. Responsibilities: · Performing a variety of administrative duties including billing, accounts and entering dockets · Preparing basic corporate documents and annual resolutions · Conducting corporate searches · Conducting interval closings · Drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney · Preparing Estate administration documentation · Administering Estates on behalf of clients . Preparing Estate accounting · Maintaining inventory of Wills and Powers of Attorney using a database · Maintaining files which includes scanning all incoming and outgoing materials to the electronic files · Preparing written correspondence based on written or verbal instructions and liaise with other lawyers, financial institutions, government and others Qualifications: · Law Clerk Diploma an asset · Experience as a Legal Assistant in Wills and Estates and Corporate · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with pleasant and professional disposition · Strong computer skills and familiarity with an estate database, online search and filing websites; accounting software; electronic signing software; docketing and billing software (Training specific to our software will be provided as needed, so a willingness to learn and utilise new technology is essential) · Strong file management skills · Detail oriented with strong ability to maintain accuracy · Ability to work in a collaborative team based environment · Ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately and effectively · Possess problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgment to resolve issues as they arise · Ability to treat confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy Please forward your resume with covering letter stating salary expectations in strict confidence to: recruiting@shibleyrighton.com No agencies please. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We will involve employees from diverse communities in the recruitment and interview proces

ABOUT OGILVIE LLP Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and that is still our philosophy a century later. Located in downtown Edmonton, we are leaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Litigation, Insolvency, Wills & Estates and Administrative Law. Ogilvie provides its staff with an opportunity to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Edmonton. Putting our clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specialized legal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and further their business goals. Creating successful client relationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking for talented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality service to our clients. If you think you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you. THE OPPORTUNITY We are currently inviting qualified candidates who are interested in dealing with a variety of corporate matters to join the Corporate team in our Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive and professional attitude. Our positions offer the opportunity to work within a positive work environment, and competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience. Hours of work are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Filing Alberta and Federal Annual Returns Drafting relating to incorporations, amendments, dissolutions and various other corporate transactions Maintaining minute book records Processing and maintaining extra-provincial registrations as well as limited partnership registrations Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants and on occasion, clients Others duties as assigned DESIRED SKILL SET High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling and deadlines Strong organizational skills Be able to multi-task and prioritize Interpersonal skills Reliable and accountable Has excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment TECHNICAL ASSETS Must have working knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams Experience in a corporate database system (ALF Cloud preferred) ACUMIN knowledge an asset Net Documents knowledge an asset EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Must have CORES Level 1 Certification Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program APPLICATIONS Interested applicants may apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter and resume to: HR@OgilvieLaw.com. We thank all applicants for their interest in Ogilvie; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent