Posted 15 days ago
Associate
@ Aplin
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Aplin is recruiting an Associate for a client's Wills and Estates department. The role involves drafting legal documents, legal research, negotiations, mediation and litigation of wills and estates disputes. Candidates must be eligible to practise law in Alberta and have at least three years of wills and estates litigation experience.
Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents such as contracts, affidavits and powers of attorney
- Conduct legal research and analysis and draft pleadings
- Participate in negotiations and mediation
- Contribute to litigating wills and estates disputes
Requirements summary:
- Juris Doctor or Law Degree in good standing, eligible to practise in Alberta
- Minimum of three years' wills and estates litigation experience
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
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Aplin
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 840 |
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Our client is seeking an Associate to join their dynamic Wills and Estates department. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting legal documents, including contracts, affidavits, powers of attorney, statutory declarations, personal healthcare directives, and others
- Conduct legal research and analysis, and draft pleadings
- Participate in negotiations and mediation
- Contribute to litigating wills and estates disputes
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor or Law Degree in good standing, eligible to practice in Alberta
- Minimum of three years’ experience in wills and estates litigation
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
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.
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