Float Legal Administrative Assistant

Gowling WLG; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,700; Full time

Job summary

Gowling WLG is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant for their Float Team in Vancouver. This individual will provide comprehensive support to legal professionals, including drafting correspondence and maintaining files. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years in a similar role, with strong attention to detail and effective communication abilities.

Boasting a hybrid work environment, this position offers a competitive starting salary ranging from $52,000 to $63,700, dependent on individual skills and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a professional environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail under tight timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist legal professionals with various tasks.
• Draft and prepare letters and correspondence.
• Maintain hard copies and electronic files.

Skills

Client service orientation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Float Team in our Vancouver office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist both legal professionals and assistants within various practice groups
• Drafting and preparing letters, memos and correspondence as directed by legal professionals
• Maintaining hard copies and electronic files for legal professionals and assistants
• Coordinating administrative tasks, such as time opening and close of files
• Processing billable and non-billable time and invoices
• Scanning, copying and filing as required
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience working as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a professional environment
• Strong client service orientation and the ability to communicate effectively with firm members at all levels
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to produce high-quality work under tight timelines
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

WORK ENVIRONMENT & COMPENSATION

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

The starting range for this role is $52,000.00 - $63,700. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.