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Tabitha Rath

Edmonton

Summary

Detail oriented paralegal with hands-on experience in Wills& Estates, estate administration, and limited exposure to real estate, litigation and guardianship and trusteeship applications. Skilled in drafting legal documents, coordinating client meetings, and managing confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Known for strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to lead client meetings effective. Committed to continuous learning and expanding knowledge across additional areas of law.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Doherty Schuldhaus LLP
Edmonton, AB
11.2021 - Current

Wills & Estates

  • Managed estate files from initial client intake through probate/administration application and final distribution.
  • Drafted Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, Personal Directives, and Grant of Probate /Administration applications.
  • Assisted with guardianship & trusteeship applications (limited exposure).
  • Prepared supporting affidavits, court forms, estate accountings, and coordinated with land title and asset transfer documents.
  • Led client meetings for estate administration matters, gathering asset information and guiding clients through documentation and signing procedures.
  • Communicated with executors/administrators, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and government agencies regarding estate assets, distributions and required documentation.

Real Estate (Limited Scope Exposure)

  • Prepared sale documentation for estate and non-estate real estate transactions.
  • Assisted with residential cash purchase conveyancing files (no mortgage financing).
  • Drafted closing documentation.

Litigation (Limited Scope Exposure)

  • Assisted with preparation of litigation documents under lawyer supervision.
  • Drafted routine court documents and correspondence for review and filing.
  • Supported file organization and document management.

General Duties:

  • Scheduling appointments and managing lawyer calender.
  • Answering client phone calls and emails.
  • Managing deadlines and diarizing limitation dates.

Health Care Aide

Bayshore Home Health Care
Edmonton, AB
10.2011 - 03.2019
  • Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring client safety and comfort at all times.
  • Medication Assist.
  • Range of Motion exercises.
  • Wound Care.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, contributing to continuity of care.
  • Advocated for clients' needs, fostering strong relationships with families and healthcare providers.

Education

Paralegal Diploma

CDI College
Edmonton, AB
11-2021

Nursing Attendant Program

NAIT
Edmonton, AB
06-2004

Skills

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proofreading and document review
  • Legal transcription
  • Word, Adobe and Excel proficient

Certification

Commissioner for Oaths

Timeline

Paralegal

Doherty Schuldhaus LLP
11.2021 - Current

Health Care Aide

Bayshore Home Health Care
10.2011 - 03.2019

Paralegal Diploma

CDI College

Nursing Attendant Program

NAIT
Tabitha Rath