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Wills and Estates Legal Assistant

Aplin14 days ago
Edmonton, Alberta
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary
Top benefits package
Long-term career growth and development opportunities

About the role

Aplin is proud to partner with a highly respected downtown law firm to hire a skilled and client-focused Wills and Estates Legal Assistant.

Do you have a passion for supporting clients during some of life’s most important transitions? Are you a detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment? This is your chance to join a well-established firm that values collaboration, compassion, and excellence. If you’re organized, proactive, and experienced in estate administration, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents including wills, powers of attorney, personal directives, and probate applications
  • Open and manage client files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards
  • Liaise with clients, lawyers, and third parties in a courteous and professional manner
  • Schedule meetings, signings, and court appointments with efficiency and precision
  • Assist with estate administration filings and documentation for court submissions
  • Maintain electronic and paper files, handle dictation, data entry, and file management
  • Prepare reporting letters and final accounting documentation
  • Stay on top of deadlines and proactively follow up on outstanding matters

What You Bring:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, with a focus on Wills and Estates
  • Solid understanding of estate procedures and court filing requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • A professional, empathetic approach when dealing with sensitive client matters
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines with ease

What’s In It for You:

  • Join a welcoming and tight-knit team that truly values your contributions
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and  a top benefits package
  • Work in a professional, client-centered environment where your expertise matters
  • Take advantage of long-term career growth and development opportunities

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

About Aplin

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Aplin is a private, family and employee-owned Canadian corporation founded in Alberta in 1975. An award-winning staffing and recruiting agency that stands apart for quality results, we have proudly fulfilled talent demands and advanced careers for over 45 years. Our mission is to create value at every opportunity in all interactions with our clients, candidates, colleagues, and even our communities.

We build strong connections and leverage our networks to ensure success by having a deep understanding of the professional needs of people and organizations. Today, David Aplin Group is recognized as one of Canada's most trusted recruiting firms and named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Partner with us today to experience the Aplin impact. Build strong teams, optimize operations, and drive growth for your business or your career.