Wills & Estates Lawyer: Autonomy & Growth

Darnell Law Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous vacation

Comprehensive benefits

Workplace flexibility

Autonomy over practice

Meaningful client work

Opportunities to grow

Collegial workplace

Firm growth opportunities

Job summary

Darnell Law Group in Surrey, BC, is seeking a Wills & Estates Lawyer to take ownership of meaningful files and build lasting client relationships. You will work in a collaborative, supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your practice and contribute to the firm's Wills & Estates practice.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal skills with sound judgment, attention to detail, and a genuine ability to connect with clients, while providing practical, understandable legal advice.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• Experience practising in wills, estates, trusts, and estate administration.
• Strong knowledge of British Columbia wills and estates law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients.
• Interpersonal skills and compassionate client service.
• Organizational and file-management strengths.
• Ability to work independently and manage own files.
• Collaborative mindset and interest in growing the practice.
• Clio experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own files while collaborating with lawyers and staff.
• Draft and advise on wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and related documents.
• Assist with complex estate planning and administration matters.
• Meet with clients to identify objectives and provide practical advice.
• Prepare clear, accurate estate planning and administration documents.
• Independently manage files from initial consult to completion with responsive service.
• Contribute to growth of the Wills & Estates practice and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Wills & Estates law

Client relations

Attention to detail

Drafting & analysis

Independent file management

Collaborative mindset

Communication & counseling

BC Bar member

Education

BC Bar Admission

Tools

Clio

Job description

Darnell Law Group in Surrey, BC, is seeking a Wills & Estates Lawyer to take ownership of meaningful files and build lasting client relationships. You will work in a collaborative, supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your practice and contribute to the firm's Wills & Estates practice.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal skills with sound judgment, attention to detail, and a genuine ability to connect with clients, while providing practical, understandable legal advice.