Will and Estates LAA – Vancouver or West Vancouver

BCLMA; Vancouver; Hybride; CAD 63 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full benefits premiums paid

Health care spending account

RRSP matching

Employee assistance program

Personal growth opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Personal days

Fitness and wellness allowances

On-site fitness centers

Supportive culture

Résumé du poste

Lindsay Kenney LLP in Vancouver (LK Law) is seeking a driven Legal Administrative Assistant with a focus on Wills and Estates. The role requires strong organization, multi-tasking and communication skills, with potential for placement in Vancouver or West Vancouver depending on needs.

Responsibilities include file opening, client verification, trust-related tasks, billing and calendar management; the candidate must have a LAA certificate and 3-5 years of relevant experience, plus familiarity

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an LAA with a focus on Wills and Estates.
• Recognized LAA certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Experience with iManage, Acumin, BC Online, BC Registry Services and MYLTSA.
• Strong technical proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.

Responsabilités

• Conduct conflict searches, open files, verify client identity, and prepare retainer letters.
• Maintain and organize files and documents; format documents as needed.
• Prepare trust deposits, transfers, deposits and redemptions; manage billing and monthly WIP/AR reports.
• Send/receive letters with or without enclosures; manage courier as needed.
• Organize lawyers’ calendars, schedule meetings, book boardrooms, and arrange virtual meetings via Zoom/Teams.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Formation

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Outils

iManage

Acumin

BC Online

BC Registry Services

MYLTSA

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Description du poste

Who we are:

Lindsay Kenney LLP is one of Western Canada’s largest full-service law firms with locations conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Langley. After 45 years in the business, our success continues to be fueled by the talent, ambition and expertise of our amazing team.

Why it is great to work at LK Law:

Lindsay Kenney LLP offers our team members a dynamic, collaborative and family-focused environment. In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide:

• A comprehensive benefits package – LK Law pays for 100% of the benefit premiums
• Annual Health Care Spending Account
• RRSP Matching after 1 year of employment
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for personal growth and development
• A generous vacation allotment
• Personal days
• Fitness and wellness allowances
• On-site fitness centers
• A supportive, engaging, tight-knit culture

What you can expect:

We currently have an opening for a driven Wills and Estates LAA. This role requires an individual who is organized, effective at multi-tasking and detail-oriented, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. There may be an opportunity for the role to be located in either our Vancouver or West Vancouver office in the future, depending on the successful candidate's preference and business needs.

Depending on experience and knowledge, the core responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing conflict searches, opening files, completing client identification/verification and preparing retainer letters.
• Maintaining and organizing files and documents.
• Formatting documents.
• Preparing trust deposits, trust cheque requests, trust transfers, investment deposits and redemptions, billing and generating monthly WIP and AR Reports.
• Sending and receiving letters with or without enclosures, as well as with or without courier.
• Calendar organization for lawyers including scheduling telephone, video conference and in-person client meetings, booking boardrooms and setting up virtual meetings using Zoom and Teams; and
• Other administrative duties as required.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an LAA, with a strong focus on Wills and Estates
• A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Previous experience using iManage, Acumin, BC Online. BC Registry Services and MYLTSA
• Strong technical proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
• Ability to manage a high volume of work and shifting priorities while meeting deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with WESA
• Professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing demands and deadlines

Compensation:

The typical salary range for this position is $63,000-$70,000 per year. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related skills/knowledge, experience, and internal and market equity.