Estate Planning Attorney

Kibbi; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Vancouver is seeking an experienced estate planning lawyer to join our hybrid practice. You will advise clients on wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, trusts, and corporate wills, guiding matters through implementation.

The role emphasizes leading client meetings, providing recommendations, discussing fees, collaborating with accountants and financial advisors, and building strong referral networks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estate planning experience.
• Active BC Law Society membership in good standing.
• Strong client-facing and advisory communication.
• Experience with complex estate planning strategies.
• STEP/TEP designation or experience with corporate Wills and trusts is an asset.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Vancouver.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, trusts, corporate Wills, and estate planning strategies.
• Lead client meetings, provide recommendations, discuss fees, and guide matters through implementation.
• Build and maintain strong client and professional referral relationships.
• Collaborate with accountants, financial advisors, corporate lawyers, and other professionals.
• Manage matters with support from dedicated paralegal and administrative teams.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Advisory skills

Communication

Education

Active BC Law Society member

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, trusts, corporate Wills, and estate planning strategies.
• Lead client meetings, provide recommendations, discuss fees, and guide matters through implementation.
• Build and maintain strong client and professional referral relationships.
• Collaborate with accountants, financial advisors, corporate lawyers, and other professionals.
• Manage matters with support from dedicated paralegal and administrative teams.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• 3+ years of experience primarily focused on estate planning.
• Strong client-facing, communication, and advisory skills.
• Experience with complex estate planning strategies.
• STEP/TEP designation or experience with corporate Wills and trusts is an asset.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Vancouver.