Legal Assistant

We are supporting a highly reputable law firm in their search for a Wills & Estates Legal Assistant. They are based in Vancouver and would be looking for this individual to be in office. This firm has an excellent reputation and is frequently recognized in Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers and Lexpert for their high-net-worth private wealth and tax law groups. About The Role: My client is hiring for a talented Wills & Estates Legal Assistant to join their Trusts, Estates & Estate Planning Group to work closely with their lawyers. Key Responsibilities: Draft, proofread and format Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements and Trust documents. Assist with estate administration, including gathering estate information, communicating with beneficiaries and coordinating with financial institutions and other professionals. Conduct corporate and land title searches and assist with gathering information required for estate planning and administration. Manage client intake, run conflict searches, open and close files. Manage calendars and schedule appointments using Outlook and various planning tools. Complete monthly reconciliations of expenses and billing for assigned lawyers. Qualifications & Experience: 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in Wills & Estates, Trusts, Tax or Private Client Services. Strong understanding of BC estate planning and administration processes. Excellent document production and formatting skills. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines. Comfortable working with high-net-worth clients and complex, confidential matters. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proactive, professional and able to anticipate lawyers' needs. Experience with BC Online, LTSA, probate processes and legal practice management systems. Compensation and Perks: Competitive base salary. Group Health Benefits (extended health and dental, life, AD&D). 3 weeks of paid vacation. Excellent work-life balance and working environment. Annual year-end celebration and numerous social events throughout the year. Next Steps: If you have the required Wills, Estates and Estate Planning experience and are looking for a confidential conversation about advancing your career with a highly reputable law firm we encourage you to apply. Even if you do not feel you meet every single requirement we still want to hear from you. We may have other excellent legal administrative opportunities that might be a great fit for your skills.

The role involves drafting and formatting legal documents such as Wills and Trust documents while assisting with estate administration and beneficiary communication. Additionally, the assistant manages client intake, schedules appointments, and handles billing reconciliations for assigned lawyers.

Candidates need at least 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in Wills, Estates, or Private Client Services. Proficiency with BC estate planning processes, BC Online, and LTSA is required along with strong organizational skills for high-net-worth clients.

• Competitive base salary • Extended health • Dental • Life insurance • AD&D • 3 weeks of paid vacation • Annual year-end celebration • Social events

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• Wills & Estates Drafting
• Estate Administration
• Document Production
• BC Online
• LTSA
• Probate Processes
• Client Intake
• Conflict Searches
• Calendar Management
• Billing Reconciliation
• Corporate Searches
• Land Title Searches
• Private Client Services
• Tax Law Support
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

• Legal
• Administrative

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available