Wills & Estates Paralegal

Job Title: Wills and Estates Paralegal Location: Winnipeg, MB Closing Date: August 28, 2026 Competition Number: MLTA-WPG-202608-060 Who we are MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients. Job summary Our Winnipeg office is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our Wills & Estates team. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload, pay attention to detail, and have excellent organizational, communication, and written skills. The Wills & Estates Paralegal will work cooperatively with the lawyers in the Estate Planning & Administration Group to help guide personal representatives in the process of estate administration. Responsibilities include: * Gathering data required for the process of Estate Administration * Ensuring compliance with The King’s Bench Rules with respect to billing and service of Form 74AA and other documentation on personal representatives and beneficiaries * Preparing Requests for Probate and Administration and ancillary documentation * Assisting in the process of realizing the assets of the Estate or payment of the liabilities of the Estate * Preparing correspondence including, without limitation, retainer letters, reporting letters and letters providing the personal representatives’ accounting to beneficiaries * Preparing interim or final releases with respect to distributions from the Estate * Drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives * Assisting in Passing of Accounts and litigious matters ancillary to Estate Administration * Receiving calls from prospective clients and, in case of a promising lead, referring the matter to a lawyer within the Group Qualifications include: * Post-secondary diploma in a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal Program from a recognized college Program * Working knowledge of provincial laws and terminology * Experience with drafting legal documents and correspondence * Experience in wills and estates required * Excellent organizational skills * Able to manage files from start to finish * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Able to work independently and as part of a team * Ability to liaise with a variety of people * Good computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite * Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure We offer: * A competitive salary including individual performance bonus * Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits * Access to group savings plans and investment options * Earned Days Off Program * Growth and development opportunities * Mentorship and support * Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development * A positive and inclusive work environment What’s it like to work at MLT Aikins? At MLT Aikins, we strive for an environment that brings out the best in our team and supports our clients’ success. When you’re part of our team, you can expect: * Collaborative culture – We work as one team, relying on and respecting our colleagues * Sense of community – We offer a friendly and collegial environment where you’ll build strong relationships * Inclusive team – We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that provides a safe, welcoming space for everyone * Innovation mindset – We are technology-driven and enthusiastic about embracing change * Community involvement – We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work * Transparency – We encourage open communication and actively solicit ideas for improvement * Opportunity to grow – We offer coaching and mentorship to help you develop in your role and advance in your career Our Diversity Statement MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion [https://www.mltaikins.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei/] create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings. If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter by using the Apply Button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Wills & Estates Paralegal will assist lawyers in the Estate Planning & Administration Group by managing estate administration files and drafting legal documents. Responsibilities include preparing probate requests, managing assets and liabilities, and communicating with personal representatives and beneficiaries.

Candidates must hold a post-secondary diploma in a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program and possess experience in wills and estates. Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills are required to manage files independently and meet deadlines.

• Competitive salary • Individual performance bonus • Flexible benefit plans • Dental benefits • Health benefits • Wellness benefits • Group savings plans • Investment options • Earned Days Off Program • Growth and development opportunities • Mentorship and support • Professional development training

• Attention to detailPreferred
• Time managementPreferred
• TeamworkPreferred

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• Estate administration
• Probate documentation
• Legal drafting
• Wills and estates
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Client relations
• Legal research
• Compliance
• File management
• Teamwork
• Drafting correspondence
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Accounting
• Billing
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Dental Health
• Equities
• Estate Administration
• Estate Planning
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Office
• Multitasking
• Organizational Communications
• Coaching
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented

• Legal
• Administrative
• Estate Paralegal
• Paralegal / Legal Assistant
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week