Location: Selkirk
Position Overview
PKF Lawyers, Manitoba’s Law Firm, seeking a highly organized, professional, and compassionate full time Legal Assistant to join our team at Selkirk office. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, and a strong sense of pride in the services we offer.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Estate Administration
- File Management: Independently manage estate administration files from intake to completion.
- Estate Planning: Prepare and format estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and beneficiary designations.
- Estate Administration: Assist with the probate and administration process, including preparing Applications for Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.
- Document Management: Oversee the preparation, execution, and filing of legal documents at the Court of King’s Bench while maintaining rigorous oversight of limitation periods and court deadlines.
- Client Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and beneficiaries, providing empathetic and professional communication during sensitive times.
- Financial Coordination: Manage estate finances by preparing detailed accountings and statements of receipts and disbursements, while overseeing the settlement of estate debts and tax obligations.
- Administrative Support: Manage lawyer calendars, schedule client signings, and ensure all documents are executed and stored according to firm and Law Society standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Experience: A minimum of two years of specialized experience in Wills & Estates is preferred
- Legal Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the Wills Act and Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Rules regarding probate.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal accounting/file management software.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong proofreading skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of files independently.
Career Growth and Benefits:
- Paid vacation and wellness days
- Unused wellness days that convert annually into vacation days
- Comprehensive benefits package, including dental care, extended health care and short- and long-term disability
- Opportunities for professional development within our experienced and supportive team environment, where every day brings new clients and professional growth opportunities.
If you are interested, please submit your resume in confidence to Kabita Karki at kkarki@pkflawyers.com.
