Paralegal - Estates

7 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

Discover the **BOYNECLARKE LLP** Advantage

At **BOYNECLARKE LLP**, a prestigious law firm located in the heart of downtown Dartmouth, you’ll find more than just breathtaking views of the Halifax Harbour. For over 50 years, we have been committed to fostering an environment where professionals thrive—balancing professional success with personal well-being.

**Why Join BOYNECLARKE LLP?**
- **Professional and Personal Growth**:We promote a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to excel.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Our flexible scheduling and generous paid time off ensure that your career grows with your personal needs.
- **Health and Wellness Focus**: From fitness classes and wellness subsidies to free 24/7 virtual healthcare, we prioritize the health of our employees.
- **Comprehensive Benefits Package**: Enjoy excellent benefits, including fully employer-paid options, cost-shared plans, and an RRSP matching program.
- **Dynamic Work Environment**: Experience a modern workplace with a casual dress code, fostering a comfortable and productive atmosphere.
- **Community Engagement**:We strengthen our commitment to the community with programs like volunteer time, employee-driven initiatives, and monthly giving to charities chosen by our employees.

**Why this role?**

**Core Duties and Responsibilities**

As an Estates Paralegal, your responsibilities will include:

- Gathering Probate Application information and drafting probate documents;
- Assembling documents for preparation of estate tax returns;
- Assembling information and documents for preparation of personal representative final accounts and preparing final accounts;
- Drafting estate planning documents including wills, powers of attorney, and personal care directives;
- Participating in meetings with personal representatives, heirs, and other interested parties;
- 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

**Qualifications and Skills**

To be successful, you possess the following qualifications and skills:

- 1-3 years of experience as an Estates Paralegal;
- 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 mínimal supervision;
- Excellent team player who contributes positively to the team culture; and,
- Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Office suite, and a talent for learning new computer programs quickly

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