Are you a detail-oriented Legal Assistant ready to grow your skills in a dynamic and supportive law firm environment?
Hara & Company is hiring a Corporate Commercial / Wills & Estates Legal Assistant to support our growing legal practice in Burnaby, BC!
ABOUT YOU
- You’re organized, efficient, and thrive in a structured environment with repeatable processes.
- You take pride in your accuracy and enjoy producing high-quality legal documents using templates and established workflows.
- You’re comfortable working independently, managing your workload, and staying ahead of deadlines with minimal supervision.
- You thrive in a behind-the-scenes role where you can focus, stay organized, and apply your strong written communication skills and keen eye for detail.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
In this role, you’ll work closely with Hara & Company’s Managing Partner to support a busy legal practice focused on corporate commercial and wills & estates law. Your work will help ensure the practice runs smoothly and clients are supported behind the scenes. Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and filing annual reports, corporate resolutions, and incorporation documents for BC and federal companies.
- Maintaining and updating corporate minute books, including tracking changes to directors, officers, and shareholders.
- Coordinating execution of legal documents, including notarization and remote signings where applicable.
- Drafting wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements using firm templates.
- Assisting with probate applications, including assembling forms, affidavits, and supporting documents.
- Managing estate files, tracking key dates, and maintaining accurate, organized records.
- Conducting due diligence searches (e.g., BC Registry, PPSA, land titles, Vital Statistics).
- Handling email-based client communication as needed, with minimal direct client interaction.
- Managing file organization, document preparation, and general administrative support, including calendar tracking, time entry, and billing assistance.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- 1-3 years of experience in an administrative role—experience in a law firm is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset are important.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in written English and confident document formatting.
- Comfort working with templated processes and internal systems.
- Exceptional time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach with a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering results.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment while remaining self-directed and accountable.
IT’S A BONUS IF YOU HAVE:
- Experience with corporate filings or estate document preparation.
- A legal administrative assistant certificate or related education.
WHY HARA & COMPANY?
We value our team and actively work to ensure everyone is equipped with the necessary tools to thrive in the workplace. Aside from working alongside a collaborative team, here’s a bit about what you can expect working with us:
- Competitive base salary of $48k - $60k per year, reflective of your skills and contributions.
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits (after 3 months' probation) to support your well-being.
- 3 weeks of vacation, plus all statutory holidays and a firm-wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
- A collaborative, personable team culture—complete with birthday cake, holiday lunches, and colleagues who value working together and fostering a positive environment.
ABOUT US
Hara & Company is a family run law firm with deep roots in the Vancouver community. The firm was established by Thomas Hara, QC, in 1962, being the first Japanese-Canadian to open a sole law practice in British Columbia. This long history and connection to the local community is a key differentiating factor.
Starting as a thriving labour and criminal law practice, Thomas was counsel to six International Labour Unions while also running criminal trials and acting for approximately 100 companies. Following the addition of Thomas’ brother Glenn Hara to the firm in 1977, the firm broadened its areas of focus to include solicitor’s work, that is, advising on general commercial legal matters such as contracts of sale, real-estate transactions, wills and trusts. Glenn maintains close relationships with business owners in the East Vancouver community and is sought out for his practical approach to problem solving.
Bradley Hara joined his uncle and father at Hara & Company in 1992, after articling at Watson Goepel in the area of insurance defence and is now the Managing Partner. Bradley’s focus at the firm is mostly civil litigation although he has also developed a large practice involving real estate, acquisitions and corporate law.
Sound like your kind of place?
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Curious about us? Learn more at www.haraco.ca
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person