Hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant to work in Leading Labour Law Firm located in Downtown [...]

The Legal Freelance Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Vancouver is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide vital support in a collegial environment. The role involves managing files, drafting documents, and coordinating with clients and courts, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including vacation and a pension plan.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid sick days

Defined-benefit pension

Three weeks’ vacation

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a legal administrative assistant is an asset.
• Proficiency with document management systems is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to assigned lawyers.
• Open and close files, organize files.
• Draft letters and legal documents as directed by lawyers.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Work

Education

Certificate or diploma in legal administrative assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Our client is a leading law firm practicing in union-side labour law, human rights, employment law, professional regulatory law, constitutional law, and public interest litigation. They are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team. Offered is a collegial, down-to-earth environment where staff, clients and the community are valued. Priority is given to the candidate who is a team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to assigned lawyers and other members of firm team
• Open and close files, organize and maintain electronic and paper filing
• Draft and prepare letters, memorandum and submissions as directed by lawyers
• Compile, format and produce books of authorities and documents, applications and submissions
• Coordinate with clients, arbitrators, administrative tribunals and courts to arrange dates for hearings and court proceedings
• Assist with reviewing and organizing documentary evidence
• Manage assigned lawyers’ calendars and bring forward systems to ensure deadlines are met
• Process billable and non-billable time and disbursements and prepare client invoices
• Sharing responsibility for answering telephones, welcoming clients, photocopying, and closing files
• Other tasks as assigned to the administrative team.

Qualifications:

• Certificate or diploma from a recognized legal administrative assistant program or 2+ years’ experience as a legal administrative assistant is an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and team work skills
• Excellent attention to detail and keyboarding accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word
• Proficiency with document management systems is an asset
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time effectively with minimal direction

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $55,000 to $65,000 annual salary. Also included are comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, paid sick days and a defined-benefit pension. Furthermore, three weeks’ vacation (prorated) commencing in the first year of employment is provided. Please send your resume today!