Posted 23 days ago
Wills & Estates Legal Assistant
@ Aplin
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Aplin, a staffing agency, is recruiting a full-time Wills & Estates legal assistant for a respected law firm in South Surrey, BC, working on high-end estate planning and will drafting. The role supports two experienced lawyers, covering document drafting, client contact, file management and calendar work. It requires an LAA Certificate or equivalent, 3+ years in Wills & Estates, and onsite work five days a week. Salary is $50,000 to $65,000 depending on experience, with 3 weeks of vacation and a standard benefit package after 3 months.
Responsibilities:
- Draft wills, estate planning documents and correspondence
- Manage electronic and paper client files
- Conduct land title and BC Online searches
- Communicate with clients and handle estate planning calls
- Attend witnessing and execution of wills
Requirements summary:
- LAA Certificate or equivalent
- 3+ years of Wills & Estates experience
- Experience drafting wills and handling estates
- Proficiency with MS Office, ESI Law, BC Online, LTSA
- Strong organization and attention to detail
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | LAA Certificate |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Aplin
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 898 |
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Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Wills & Estates professional to join a growing and dynamic legal team. Our client, a respected law firm, is looking for a talented and motivated individual to support their busy legal team and assist with high-end estate planning and will drafting. The successful candidate will be expected to work 5 days a week onsite in our clients’ office in South Surrey, BC.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established law firm known for providing exceptional estate planning services to high-net-worth clients. With a focus on complex and intricate estates, this firm offers its employees the opportunity to engage in intellectually stimulating work while fostering professional growth.
About The Opportunity
The firm is looking for someone who is both proactive and has experience drafting wills and assisting with estate planning. With a supportive and busy team, you’ll be an integral part of managing legal documentation and assisting clients directly. This role allows for considerable professional development and presents a chance to work closely with two highly experienced lawyers.
About The Position
- Provide legal administrative support to lawyers
- Draft and assist in the preparation of wills, estate planning documents, and related correspondence
- Handle legal documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
- Manage client files, including organizing and maintaining both electronic and paper records
- Conduct legal searches, including land title searches and BC Online inquiries
- Communicate directly with clients to obtain information, answer queries, and handle estate planning cold calls
- Attend on the witnessing and execution of wills
- Assist with managing the lawyer’s calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments
- Minimal administrative tasks (approx. 10% of role), including time entries and invoicing
The Requirements
- LAA Certificate or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in Wills & Estates
- Proficient with MS Office, ESI Law, BC Online, LTSA
- Experience drafting wills, estate planning documents, and handling estates is essential
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Friendly, approachable personality with a strong work ethic
- Ambitious and eager to grow in a professional environment
- Estate administration experience is a plus, but not required
Compensation
- Salary: $50,000 – $65,000 depending on experience
- Vacation: 3 weeks per year
- Benefits: Standard benefit package after 3 months
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
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