Business Law Legal Assistant, Civil Litigation

TEEMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Vancouver is seeking a Business Law, Legal Assistant with at least 3 years' experience in corporate commercial law and civil litigation procedures. The role involves managing files, client interaction, and document management. Candidates must have strong technical skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook, alongside excellent communication abilities. Salary range is $65K-81K with additional benefits.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Personal days

RRSP

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in corporate commercial law.
• Previous experience in civil litigation procedures.
• Advanced technical and computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with clients for appointments and other matters.
• File maintenance and management, including opening and closing files.
• Manage calendars and maintain an effective bring-forward system.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Document management

Education

Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program

Tools

BC Online

myLTSA

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

On behalf of our legal client located in Vancouver, TEEMA is seeking a Business Law, Legal Assistant with prior civil litigation experience for an onsite position. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Canadian law firm.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with clients for appointments and other matters
• File maintenance and management, including opening and closing files, and keeping paper and electronic files up to date
• Manage calendars and maintain an effective bring-forward system
• Liaise with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers, and clients to monitor and support file progress
• Prepare and send outgoing correspondence
• Handle document management tasks, including printing, scanning, and saving correspondence, etc.
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• Complete semi-monthly billing process
• Perform other general administrative duties as required

Must Haves

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in corporate commercial law
• Previous experience in, or working knowledge of, civil litigation procedures
• Proficiency in BC Online and myLTSA considered an asset
• Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
• Advanced technical and computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Proven ability to take initiative while also following instructions and meeting strict deadlines
• Positive, professional, and proactive attitude
• Energetic and solution-oriented, with effective problem-solving skills and the ability to manage work efficiently

Salary

Salary Range: $65K-81K + RRSP, generous holidays as well as personal days and many more benefits!