Senior Legal Assistant

2 days ago

VancouverRichmondDeltaSurreyWhite RockLangley, Canada Targeted Talent Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Our client is a boutique legal practice located in Surrey / White Rock area. They are looking for a Senior Legal Assistant, Wills, Trusts and Estates.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Legal Assistant, Wills, Trusts & Estates provides full-scope legal administrative functions and duties to support the Estate Planning practice area, ensuring the successful completion of all tasks in a fast-paced environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide legal administrative support to lawyers, including but not limited to, opening, preparing and organizing files and drafting correspondence
  • Deal with clients directly to obtain information and answer any client queries
  • Prepare, draft and manage legal documentation including, but not limited to, preliminary drafting of wills and other estate planning documents, reporting letters, ensuring accuracy
  • Draft and prepare legal documentation related to estates including but not limited to probate and estate administration documents, resealing applications, notice to creditors, and estate distribution documentation including the executor/administrator statement of accounts
  • Liaise with lawyers on file progress, identifying risks and/or red flags
  • Obtain, sort, file and verify documents for completion
  • Handle estate planning cold calls
  • Conduct wills searches, tax, land title and other legal searches
  • Transcribe dictation
  • Attend on witnessing execution of Wills
  • Handle accounts receivables by following-up with clients on outstanding invoices, cheques and debt collections
  • Manage calendar to schedule meetings and appointments with legal team and clients
  • Manage electronic and paper client files, ensuring up-to-date client information in system

 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a legal administrative capacity in estate planning and estate administration
  • Working towards or completion of a recognized legal assistant program or equivalent experience and training
  • Strong technical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Previous experience with legal software and programs such as Soluno/PC Law, BC Online, and Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA)

  • Receptionist and Junior Legal Administrative Assistant

    1 week ago

    Surrey|White Rock, Canada Targeted Talent Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    Our client is a firm located in the Surrey/White Rock area. They are looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join their Litigation team. This role involves supporting lawyers and managing the day-to-day priorities of the litigation department ensuring the successful completion of all tasks in a fast-paced environment. JOB SUMMARYThe Receptionist and...

  • Receptionist and Junior Legal Administrative Assistant

    2 days ago

    Surrey|White Rock, Canada Targeted Talent Full time $35,000 - $50,000 per year

    JOB SUMMARYThe Receptionist and Junior Legal Administrative Assistant acts as the main point of contact for clients and staff and manages the day-to-day office administrative and reception support aspects of the firm, ensuring a functional and professional front of office in a fast-paced environment.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESProvide exceptional client service by...

  • Administrative Legal Assistant

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, Canada Legal Aid BC Full time

    **Location: Vancouver, BC** Status: Permanent, Full-Time Affiliation: British Columbia General Employees’ Union Salary range: Job Class 10 (($56,845 - $ 64,857) Competition #: B035-25 Application Deadline: September 18, 2025 **VALUES STATEMENT**: Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,...

  • Administrative Legal Assistant/intake Legal

    2 weeks ago

    Surrey, Canada Legal Aid BC Full time

    **Who We Are** Legal Aid BC (LABC) is a non-profit organization, created by the Legal Services Society Act in 1979, to provide legal information, advice, and representation services to some of BC’s most vulnerable and marginalized citizens; those who do not have the financial, educational, social or health resources to effectively access the justice...

  • Legal Administrative Assistant

    1 week ago

    White Rock, Canada Rajesh Ahuja Notary Corporation Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: Experience an asset - **Tasks**: - Schedule and confirm appointments - Maintain filing system - Determine and establish office procedures and routines - Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations - Prepare financial statements and reports - Prepare and key in...

  • Legal & Administrative Assistant

    1 week ago

    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada JUSLAW Legal Services Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Legal & Administrative AssistantLocation: Richmond Hill, ONJob Type: Full-timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Legal & Administrative Assistant to support our daily office operations and assist with client management. The ideal candidate should be fluent in Mandarin and English (Cantonese is an asset) and have strong...

  • Senior Legal Administrative Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada BC Legal Management Association Full time

    Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one ofBC’s Top Employers for 2025. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in...

  • Senior Legal Administrative Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada BC Legal Management Association Full time

    Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one ofBC’s Top Employers for 2025. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in...

  • Senior Legal Administrative Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada BC Legal Management Association Full time

    Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one ofBC’s Top Employers for 2025. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in...

  • Legal Assistant

    3 days ago

    Delta, Canada Wilson Rasmussen LLP Full time

    **Wilson Rasmussen** LLP is a leading law firm with offices in Surrey and Ladner that provides legal services to clients in areas of Real Estate, Wills & Estates, Property Development, Business & Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Family Law and Immigration. We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding...