Paralegal, Wills & Estates

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GBC Law is not your typical law firm, and we are proud of that. We are a boutique firm with a modern, people-first approach, and a passion for building lasting relationships with our clients and community. With a legacy extending over 50 years, the firm has been serving clients in Burnaby and throughout the Greater Vancouver area since 1974. Guided by our core values and a vision to make law more approachable, we are a team that cares about each other, our clients, and the impact we make.

If you are ready to grow your career in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, your work is valued, and balance is more than just a buzzword, we would love to meet you.

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As a full-time Wills & Estates Paralegal with our growing, forward-thinking boutique firm in Burnaby, you will play a key role in supporting the lawyers in our Wills & Estates practice to ensure that work is executed successfully, with excellence, and in a timely manner. This position would best suit a self-motivated, adaptable, and independent paralegal who is looking to add their expertise to a positive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will work from our Burnaby office located near beautiful Deer Lake Park. Regular working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm. This position is also eligible for flexible hours and hybrid remote work.

We are looking for someone who is not only a skilled paralegal, but also a great fit for our team and culture:

• A positive, proactive, and dependable attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow.
• A team-oriented and growth mindset – adaptable, collaborative, personable, and respectful with colleagues and clients alike.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a broad range of tasks independently.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with the ability to adapt to and master new computer programs and processes.
• Experience with Adobe, BC Online, and MS Office 365 (especially proficiency in Word and Excel).
• Experience with Asana, Doxsera, and LEAP is an asset.
• Related post-secondary education is an asset, i.e. Paralegal Certificate or Diploma.

• Draft and prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements based on lawyer instructions and client intake information.
• Respond to new client inquiries and conduct detailed client intake and assist with gathering required information, assets, and background documentation.
• Prepare and manage personal planning document execution packages, including arranging signing appointments and ensuring proper execution and witnessing requirements are met.
• Maintain and update precedents and templates for estate planning documents and related correspondence.
• Assist with estate administration files from start to finish, including preparing documentation for probate and post-probate administration.
• Draft and file probate materials including forms, affidavits, letters, checklists, and supporting documents in accordance with BC Supreme Court requirements.
• Prepare applications for Grants of Probate/Administration and related court filings (as applicable).
• Assist with estate accounting, tracking disbursements, and preparing estate distribution summaries and reporting.
• Prepare correspondence and documentation related to asset collection, creditor notices, beneficiary communications, and distributions.
• Coordinate with third parties such as financial institutions, land title offices, notaries, accountants, and beneficiaries to obtain and process estate-related information
• Support lawyers with estate litigation matters, including document preparation, organization, and file management.
• Assist with preparing litigation documents such as pleadings, affidavits, lists of documents, application materials, and court forms (as applicable to the role).
• Manage court and filing deadlines, diarize key dates, and assist with scheduling and service arrangements.
• Review, organize, and summarize key documents and evidence, including creating chronologies, document indexes, and hearing binders.
• Perform legal research…