Junior Legal Administrative Assistant

Description

Downtown Vancouver law firm is seeking a junior legal assistant/administrative assistant with up to two years’ experience to work primarily for two lawyers with the support of a senior assistant.

Our focus is on finding the right person. While previous experience would be an asset, it is not a requirement. Mentoring and training will be provided.

Primary areas of law:

• Dispute Resolution;
• Family Law;
• Estate Litigation; and
• Personal Injury Claims.

Job duties will include working on files at various stages from commencement to resolution, potentially including:

• Drafting correspondence;
• Arranging client meetings/Boardroom preparation for large meetings;
• Booking trials/Examinations for Discovery/Mediations;
• Filing various Pleadings/Courthouse runs;
• Preparing documents/Binders for court such as submissions, chamber's binders, and document binders;
• Filing/Photocopying/Scanning;
• Maintaining office supplies/Mail; and
• Preparing and maintaining files.

Qualifications:

• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from a credited college; and/or
• Administrative Assistant Certificate from a credited college.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical ability;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Strong writing skills;
• Highly organized;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects concurrently;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Demonstrates proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please reply to this ad with a cover letter and résumé. Please bring your reference letters if you are invited for an interview. We thank all the interested applicants but only a few will be selected for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$49,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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