Are you passionate about delivering top-tier client service while working alongside a supportive, experienced team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where every day presents opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful work?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Paralegal to join a team of experienced Estates and Trusts Paralegals in our Halifax office. The incumbent will provide high quality support within our team; working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service.

As an Estates & Trusts Paralegal, you will be responsible for:

• Liaising with clients and occasionally attending client meetings;
• Maintenance of the database of Estate Planning original document inventory;
• Drafting regional estate planning and trust documentation using existing document automation software and precedents;
• Maintenance and utilization of estate planning and estate administration precedent system;
• Maintain and monitor estate administration files;
• Respond to requests for documentation relating to deaths of individuals and estate searches;
• Maintain accounting procedures relating to estate files including drafting estate inventories and estate accounting;
• Deal with estate assets including transfer of securities, assisting executors with the disposal of assets such as real estate and other assets;
• Monitor changes to provincial legislation and federal income tax legislation relating to wills and estates;
• Liaise with Registrars of Probate, bank personnel, financial consultants, appraisers, bonding companies etc.;
• Being creative, sharing ideas, learning from others and sharing your skills and knowledge; and,
• Challenging yourself and your team every day; and having fun while doing so!

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

• The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma or other related education;
• Minimum three (3) years experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferably within the estates and trusts field;
• Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology;
• Excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment, be highly detail-oriented, and flexible to changing priorities;
• Exceptional communication skills, a special focus on client service and the highest degree of professionalism; and,
• A positive attitude and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan;
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
• Health spending account;
• Personal spending account (wellness benefit);
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Balancing life:
  • Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and,
• Have the opportunity to participate in a variety of teams including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Special Events and so many more!

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at [email protected] or 902.455.8260.