About Beacon Law Centre

Beacon Law Centre is an award-winning boutique law firm, delivering quality services in the areas of real estate, business law, and wills and estates from our 2 offices in Victoria and Sidney. Established in 2000, our boutique law firm has continued to grow thanks to our people-first approach to staff and clients alike. What makes us unique is how we serve our community.

We pride ourselves on being responsive, offering a team clients trust and taking the complexity out of legal issues, giving our clients peace of mind.

What We Offer

We offer a unique spin on what it means to work for a law firm. Empathy isn’t just a buzzword here; it’s a cornerstone of our practice.

Beacon Law

Centre is a collective of professionals who support each other and who are self-motivated by the desire to help others and bring out the best in each other. We don’t just work hard, we work smart, and each member of the team is an expert in their field, and our combined expertise and proven process mean we excel in delivering the best possible results. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary The Estate Planning Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting Beacon Law's estate planning practice, including the drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and representation agreements for clients. Solid organizational skills are essential, requiring the ability to independently develop plans and document lists while remaining adaptable to direction and restructuring as needed. This position is based at our Victoria or Sidney office and requires a strong working knowledge of source legislation with a high degree of drafting accuracy.

Accountabilities

- Draft wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements,



trust agreements, and related estate planning documents in accordance with client instructions and solicitor direction.
- Conduct Wills Registry searches and register wills with the Vital Statistics Agency; maintain estate planning files in electronic and physical form.
- Track document review, renewal, and execution deadlines across the client base and proactively flag upcoming obligations.
- Draft, edit, format, and revise legal documents ensuring timely and accurate completion in compliance with legislation, including the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA).
- Coordinate document execution appointments, including arranging witnesses and notarization as required.
- Liaise with clients, financial institutions, and other professionals (e.g., financial advisors, accountants) to gather information needed for estate planning instruments.
- Administer client files including client identification, scanning, electronic filing, billing, and invoicing.
- Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and firm policies to mitigate risk and maintain compliance.
- Support the legal team with additional administrative tasks as required.

Who You Are:

- Proven work experience as a Legal Assistant with estate planning exposure of 3+ years
- Familiarity with BC estate law (including WESA), legal procedures and protocols, and day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Hands-on experience with Unity, MyLTSA,



Vital Statistics Wills Registry and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong English proficiency both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
- Practice sound discretion and judgement while handling multiple activities and competing priorities, including sensitive client matters
- Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy while tracking open files and ensuring relevant information and documents are clearly laid out for others to review and assist
- Legal Assistant or Paralegal certification or diploma (preferred)

Why Join Us (Beacon's Benefits)

- Collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
- Meaningful client work supporting individuals and families through estate planning matters
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Company pension plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Free on-site parking
- Investment in firm culture and relationships through events and staff appreciation days

If you would like the opportunity to join an extraordinary group of lawyers and legal professionals, please apply today. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants to find the best fit for our team, but only those selected will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Application question(s):
- In one or two sentences, please share why you're choosing to apply to Beacon Law Centre.

Experience:
- estate planning legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Estate Planning Legal Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Beacon Law Centre
📍 Victoria