Job DescriptionJob Description About the Company
Forge Recruitment is pleased to support a leading Vancouver law firm in their search for an Estate Litigation Paralegal to join their team.

About the Role

- Serve as a primary contact for clients, delivering transparent and timely communication while fostering strong, professional relationships with clients, counsel, court staff, and other stakeholders.
- Organize and maintain case files, calendars, and key deadlines; coordinate searches, document production, and correspondence.
- Draft, edit, proofread, and file a wide range of legal documents, such as pleadings, affidavits, probate applications, and court filings, in compliance with procedural rules.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, court appearances, mediations, trials, and other legal proceedings, ensuring all logistics and materials are in place.
- Manage all stages of estate administration alongside counsel, including asset gathering, debt settlement, and beneficiary distributions, while preparing required consents, releases, and accounting documentation.
- Coach, train, and mentor junior staff and articling students; provide coverage and workload support while contributing to a team-oriented and positive team environment.
- Prepare for hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations by assembling records,



coordinating witnesses, and supporting case strategies with research, summaries, and memoranda.

The Offer

The firm offers a generous compensation package ranging between $60,000 - $80,000, a comprehensive benefits package and work from home flexibility.

What You Bring

- 5 years of experience as a paralegal with a focus on Estate Litigation.
- A Legal Assistant or Paralegal Certificate or Diploma is required.
- In-depth understanding of legal procedures and documentation, including experience with electronic filings and knowledge of applicable court rules.
- Skilled in drafting legal documents independently using sound judgment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and commonly used legal software
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, capable of handling competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
- Team-oriented with a proactive attitude and a focus on collaborative, solution-driven work.

Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.

📌 Estate Litigation Paralegal (Contract) (Vancouver)
🏢 Forge Recruitment
📍 Vancouver