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?
At Bell Alliance, people come first! Our team makes our foundation: Solid and committed to providing exceptional service, with innovative solutions, focused on the community.
Bell Alliance LLP is looking for an experienced paralegal to join our estates team. This is afull-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.
Requirements
5 years+ legal drafting experience and confidence in executing legal files
Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel and Outlook
Experience with PClaw, Soluno or similar accounting software
Experience with LTSA, CSO filings, BC Registry
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
We care about you:
Matching RRSP program
Health and dental coverage, including a health spending account
Flex days
Team-building events
Innovative office environment including collaboration room and modern workspace
Incentives for employee referrals
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.
Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 (depending on experience)
While we thank everyone who applies for their time and interest, we will only be able to respond to short-listed candidates due to the volume of resumes we receive daily.

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📌 Experienced Paralegal - Estates & Probate (British Columbia)
🏢 Bell Alliance
📍 British Columbia