Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Synectics Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Vancouver seeks a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support estate planning, probate, and administration. You will manage client intake, prepare wills and probate filings, and coordinate communications with clients and third parties.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of legal administration experience, strong organizational and writing skills, and familiarity with BC legal procedures and searches. On-site role in Vancouver with standard full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate preferred.
• 2+ years of legal administration experience.
• Estate planning, probate, or estate administration experience is an asset.
• Strong organized, communication, and file-management skills.
• Knowledge of BC legal procedures and searches is an asset.

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.

Skills

Legal administration

File management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Legal Assistant or Paralegal Certificate/Diploma

Tools

BC Online

Job description

• 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.

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 organized, communication, and file-management skills.
• Knowledge of BC legal procedures and searches is an asset.