Will & Estates LAA: Dynamic Legal Admin Support

BCLMA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Tools

iManage

Acumin

BC Online

BC Registry Services

MYLTSA

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

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