September 2022: Estate Planning Lawyer

Growing Westcoast Wills & Estates is hiring for a wills & estates solicitor for a new Burnaby location. We are a friendly boutique law firm of seven lawyers in North Vancouver and West Broadway that practices exclusively in wills, probate, corporate, and family law. Our law firm is currently celebrating our 10 year anniversary.

The successful candidate will practice in estate planning and estate administration law. If you are a lawyer currently practicing in other complementary areas of law as well, such as family, real estate, corporate or tax law, we would welcome continued practice in that area.

We’re looking for a lawyer who:

• has an interest in the practice of wills & estates law;
• is a member of the Law Society of BC;

• has a warm, friendly personality;

• is a proactive self-starter; and

• strong attention to detail.

Ideally you will also have some of the following (all optional):

• experience in other relevant areas of law, such as corporate, real estate, tax, trusts, or family law;
• completed courses in the STEP program;

• a law degree from a Canadian university; and

• fluency in a second language.

What you can expect from us:

• A great office environment;
• A competitive salary (not commission) that is commensurate with experience;

• Achievable targets and bonuses;

• Friendly, supportive co-workers;

• An office where your top quality of work is essential and expected;

• Regular office parties/lunches out;

• Bettering our community – we donate 1% of revenue to charity;

• Extensive, dedicated mentorship from senior practitioners for new lawyers and lawyers lacking experience in estate law; and
• optional working from home.

How to apply:

If interested, please apply to Kristi Sharp at jobs@westcoastwills.com.  Please include:

• your cover letter;
• your resume;
• your salary expectations; and
• if you are three years of call or less, your law school transcripts.