Yaletown Law is hiring a Senior Legal Assistant to support our busy corporate and estates practice. You'll keep corporate records current, move estate and probate matters through to completion, and give our lawyers the confidence that every detail is handled.
Success means deadlines met, documents that go out clean the first time, and files you run with minimal oversight. This role works directly with our corporate and estates lawyers and interfaces with clients, courts, and registries — ideal for a senior assistant who wants substantive work in a collegial firm that respects your expertise and your time.
Responsibilities
Maintain corporate records and minute books; prepare resolutions, consents, and share transfers
Complete incorporations, annual reports, and filings through BC Registries / Corporate Online
Prepare and file probate and estate administration applications under WESA
Draft,
format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence to a high standard
Manage calendars, limitation dates, and filing deadlines
Communicate professionally and discreetly with clients, courts, and registries
Open, organize, and maintain physical and electronic files
Qualifications
5+ years as a legal assistant, with corporate and/or estates experience
Legal administrative assistant diploma or equivalent experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid proofreading and attention to detail
Ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure
Discretion with confidential and sensitive matters
Proficiency with MS Office and legal software (Clio, PCLaw, ALF, or similar)
📌 Senior Legal Assistant Corporate & Estates Vancouver
🏢 Yaletown Law
📍 Vancouver
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