paralegal Vancouver
Job description
Estates & Probate
Do you want to help people plan for their future? Do you enjoy guiding people as they navigate through some of the most challenging times? Do you prefer a fast-paced and self-driven work environment?
If so, then Bell Alliance LLP’s estates team might be the perfect fit for you!
The estates department specifically focuses on Wills and Trust planning, personal planning and administration of estates including probate and beyond. We are also one of the few law firms whose lawyers are chosen to act as Executors, advocating for our clients, their estates and beneficiaries.
Why Bell Alliance?
We are not your everyday law firm. We are client-focused and stand for exceptional service, innovation and contribution to our community, both locally and globally. We take a personal approach to law!
Job Opportunity
Bell Alliance LLP is looking for an experienced paralegal to join our estates team. This is a full-time position working in a team of busy and friendly professionals, including lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants, with a wide range of estate planning, probate and estate administration files.
We care about you:
· Competitive salary
· Matching RRSP program
· Health and dental coverage, including a health spending account
· Flex days
· Team-building events
· Work-life balance
What you’ll be doing:
You will be assisting clients with executing their estate and personal planning during their lifetime, while also supporting personal representatives with grant applications and estate administration upon the passing of a relative or close friend. You will have autonomy and responsibility for your own files, while still working closely with a team.
More specifically:
- Client Interaction through consultation appointments with the lawyer, email and phone communication with clients, referrals partners and third party institutions;
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents with respect to wills, trusts, and personal planning;
- Self-Management of complex estate and personal planning files with minimal supervision; and
- General Legal Administration including gathering and inputting information, managing files from beginning to end, improving and implementing efficiencies.
If you’re the right candidate for this opportunity, you will have:
- Legal drafting experience and confidence in executing legal files
- Familiarity and understanding of trust accounting principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel and Outlook
- Experience with PC Law or similar accounting software
- Excellent communication, client service and writing skills
- Personable, attentive, calm and professional demeanor
- Capability to multi-task and prioritize workload efficiently and autonomously
- Critical thinking and solution-oriented
- Reliability, diligence and attention to detail
- Ability to interact with others and work in a team
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Paralegals, Legal Assistants & Law Clerks: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
