Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Key Responsibilities Manage client intake, onboarding, and file administration. Draft wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, and probate documents. Prepare and file probate applications. Assist with estate administration and probate processes. Coordinate client appointments and communications. Conduct BC Online, title, PPSA, and Vital Statistics searches. Manage digital and physical files, task lists, billing, and retainers. Prepare correspondence, reporting letters, and other legal documents. Coordinate with clients, third parties, couriers, and filing agents. Requirements Legal Assistant or Paralegal Certificate/Diploma preferred. 2+ years of legal administration experience. Experience with estate planning, probate, or estate administration is an asset. Strong organizational, communication, and file-management skills. Knowledge of BC legal procedures and searches is an asset.

Manage client onboarding, file administration, and the drafting of estate-related legal documents. Coordinate probate applications and conduct various legal searches including BC Online and PPSA.

Requires at least 2 years of legal administration experience and preferably a Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate. Experience in estate planning and knowledge of BC legal procedures are considered assets.

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• Client Intake
• Estate Planning
• Probate Applications
• Wills Drafting
• Powers Of Attorney
• Estate Administration
• BC Online Searches
• PPSA Searches
• Vital Statistics Searches
• File Management
• Legal Billing
• Legal Correspondence

• Legal
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level