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Wills & Estates Paralegal
Forge Recruitment
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Hybrid
- Staff / Principal
- 11 hours ago
- Adobe Acrobat
11 hours ago
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Our client is a distinguished national law firm that has built its reputation on empowering talent and fostering professional growth. With a collaborative, boutique environment and a sophisticated business-focused clientele, this firm offers the best of both worlds: the resources and reach of a national practice combined with the personalized attention and culture of a smaller firm. Their commitment to excellence and their people-first approach make them an employer of choice for legal professionals seeking meaningful career development.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Wills and Estates Paralegal to join a dynamic team supporting estate planning and administration matters across multiple jurisdictions. This position is based in Calgary with the opportunity to support colleagues remotely in Toronto. You will work independently on a diverse caseload while collaborating with lawyers and staff across the firm's national offices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the full lifecycle of estate planning files, from intake to billing.
- Drafting and revising wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning documents for Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
- Coordinating and witnessing will executions.
- Preparing probate applications and estate administration documentation.
- Liaising directly with clients, financial institutions, and beneficiaries.
- Maintaining comprehensive digital and physical file management systems.
- Supporting practice development through precedent creation and process improvement.
The Offer
This role provides an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise in multi-jurisdictional estate planning while working with a sophisticated client base. You will benefit from a supportive team environment that values autonomy, professional development, and work-life balance. The firm's boutique structure ensures your contributions are recognized and your career progression is prioritized.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in wills and estates law.
- Paralegal diploma from an accredited institution.
- Proven ability to draft estate planning documents independently.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent client service orientation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; experience with Clio and NetDocs is an asset.
- Professional discretion and attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in both in-person and remote settings.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.
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