Wills and Estates Law- Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

at  RDM Lawyers

RDM Lawyers LLP, located in Abbotsford and Langley, BC, is looking for a legal administrative assistant or paralegal with a minimum of 1 year experience to join our busy Wills and Estates Department..

Responsibilities include:

• Ability to work independently
• Preparing probate and administration application documents for submission to the Supreme Court
• Preparing Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, Trust Agreements and other estate planning documents
• A working knowledge of the Supreme Court Rules
• Preparing post-application documents including accounting, releases, etc.
• Managing and organizing files so that they move forward efficiently and properly
• Utilizing diarization systems
• Scheduling appointments in lawyers’ calendars
• Ensuring deadlines and limitations are met
• Receiving and prioritizing incoming correspondence
• Understanding conflict systems
• Ability to deal directly with clients and others including responding to client inquiries supporting files
• Drafting correspondence to clients and others
• Conducting due diligence searches, including searches in the Land Title Office, Court Services Online, Personal Property Registry, Manufactured Home Registry, BC Unclaimed Property and Vital Statistics Agency

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task, take initiative, work independently and stay organized. Excellent computer skills and communication skills are required along with the ability to provide exceptional customer service while working in a high paced environment.
RDM thrives in a culture of respect, awesome service and teamwork, and the right candidate for the position will embrace these values. The salary range for this position is between $40,000 to $85,000 per year. We offer a competitive benefits package, and a friendly and supportive environment in which to work. Following successful completion of probation, we are open to a hybrid Abbotsford/Langley/Work From Home schedule.
For an insight into our unique culture, please take a few minutes to review this video:

• Ability to work independently
• Preparing probate and administration application documents for submission to the Supreme Court
• Preparing Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, Trust Agreements and other estate planning documents
• A working knowledge of the Supreme Court Rules
• Preparing post-application documents including accounting, releases, etc.
• Managing and organizing files so that they move forward efficiently and properly
• Utilizing diarization systems
• Scheduling appointments in lawyers’ calendars
• Ensuring deadlines and limitations are met
• Receiving and prioritizing incoming correspondence
• Understanding conflict systems
• Ability to deal directly with clients and others including responding to client inquiries supporting files
• Drafting correspondence to clients and others
• Conducting due diligence searches, including searches in the Land Title Office, Court Services Online, Personal Property Registry, Manufactured Home Registry, BC Unclaimed Property and Vital Statistics Agenc