We are a small (2 lawyers, 5–7 staff), established law firm located in Ladysmith, British Columbia, seeking a capable and conscientious Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team. The lawyer seeking assistance has a busy practice focused primarily on estate planning and estate administration, together with a limited volume of routine corporate and small business matters.

This position is presently focused on supporting the estate planning side of his practice and will involve the preparation of draft estate and incapacity planning documents using firm precedents and the responsible lawyer’s notes and instructions.

The successful candidate will join an office workplace where careful work, reliability, and professionalism are highly valued.

Duties will include, among other things:
drafting estate planning and incapacity planning documents, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements, using established firm precedents
preparing reporting letters, correspondence, and related file documentation
assisting with the organization, management, and progression of client files from opening through completion
reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness,



and consistency
communicating professionally with clients and third parties as required
assisting with scheduling meetings and document execution appointments
maintaining accurate and orderly electronic and physical file records
providing general legal and administrative support as required

Preferred qualifications include:
Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate or diploma, or equivalent practical experience
prior experience working in a law firm environment
experience with estate planning and estate administration matters is strongly preferred
excellent drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
careful attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
skilled communication skills, both written and verbal
ability to work independently and manage responsibilities efficiently
proficiency with Microsoft Word and standard office software
experience with Appara

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Perks
Dental care
Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant/paralegal Ladysmith
🏢 Robson, O'Connor
📍 Ladysmith