Family Law Legal Assistant

Deer Lake Law Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A law practice in Burnaby is seeking an individual for administrative tasks, including mail distribution, appointment scheduling, and legal document preparation. The ideal candidate should have a certificate or diploma from a recognized program and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. Health care and free parking are provided, along with a permanent position for 30 hours per week.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Proximity to the advertised location is required.

Responsibilities

• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Train staff.
• Maintain filing system.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Job description

Education and Experience

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Asset languages

• Spanish; Castilian

Tasks

• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Train staff
• Maintain filing system
• Record and prepare minutes of court sessions, meetings or conferences
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Oversee the court calendar

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week