Will and Estates LAA – Vancouver/West Vancouver

Lindsay Kenney LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% benefits premiums

Annual Health Care Spending Account

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Personal days

Fitness and wellness allowances

On-site fitness centers

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

Lindsay Kenney LLP in Vancouver is seeking a driven Legal Administrative Assistant specializing in Wills and Estates. The role requires someone who is organized, detail‑oriented, and effective at multitasking with strong communication and interpersonal skills to support lawyers across files and client onboarding.

Based on experience, the core responsibilities include file management, trust deposits and billing, calendar scheduling for meetings, and preparing monthly WIP/AR reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an LAA, with a strong focus on Wills and Estates.
• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Experience using iManage, Acumin, BC Online, BC Registry Services and MYLTSA.
• Strong technical proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work and shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with WESA.
• Confidentiality and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Performing conflict searches, opening files, completing client identification/verification and preparing retainer letters.
• Maintaining and organizing files and 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, and 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.
• Other administrative duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Tools

iManage

Acumin

BC Online

BC Registry Services

MYLTSA

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

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
• Personal days
• Fitness and wellness allowances
• On-site fitness centers

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.
• 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.