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) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Yaletown Law
📍 Winnipeg