Paralegal – Wills & Estates

Location: Downtown Dartmouth, BOYNECLARKE LLP

Are you ready to make your mark at a law firm that values your professional growth and personal well-being? At BOYNECLARKE LLP, we are more than a legal practice; we're a community committed to success, balance, and wellness.

Why Join BOYNECLARKE LLP?

• Growth & Learning: We foster a culture of continuous learning and offer resources for professional development.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support your career personal needs.
• Wellness-Focus: Access wellness programs, including fitness classes, wellness subsidies, and free 24/7 virtual healthcare.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from employer-paid and cost-shared options, and enjoy our RRSP matching program.
• Community Impact: Make a difference through firm-sponsored volunteer time and monthly employee-selected charitable giving.

Why this role?

We are seeking a Wills & Estates Paralegal who is a highly attentive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and values a rewarding career contributing to the success of our Business Law team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting estate planning documents including wills, powers of attorney, and personal care directives
• Monitoring filing and other deadlines
• Contacting clients and related parties for follow-up information or as required
• Maintaining follow-up system for review of executed wills and progress of probate process
• Gathering Probate Application information and drafting probate documents
• Monitoring progress of estates administration, including preparation of inventories, advertisements for creditors, and applications to close estates
• Assembling documents for preparation of estate tax returns
• Assembling information and documents for preparation of personal representative final accounts and preparing final accounts
• Participating in meetings with personal representatives, heirs, and other interested parties

What You Bring

• Graduate of a Paralegal diploma program or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Exceptional proofreading skills with ability to notice and fix grammatical, typographical, spelling, diction, and formatting errors
• Superior communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving, and making sound judgement calls
• Proven ability to manage time and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven work environment
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Excellent team player who contributes positively to the team culture
• Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Office suite, and a talent for learning new computer programs quickly
• Experience working as a Wills & Estates Paralegal preferred

Ready to Grow with Us?
If you're looking for more than just a job and are ready to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, apply today! We're accepting applications until December 2, 2024.