Intermediate/Senior Legal Assistant

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A family law firm in downtown Vancouver is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support a senior lawyer. The role involves managing a busy calendar, conducting client intake, and drafting documents. Ideal candidates will have a legal assistant certificate and at least 3 years of experience in a law firm. Strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm.
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a senior family law lawyer with a busy practice.
• Conducting intake for all files and managing extensive email communications.
• Drafting or assisting to draft settlement documents.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

Legal administrative assistant certificate/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Divorcemate

Adobe

PCLaw

Zoom

Teams

Netdocs

Job description

We have a full-time opening for an experienced Legal Assistant.
Located in downtown Vancouver, we are a family law firm offering a full range of family law services to support the diverse and unique needs of our clients. We have a collegial, positive, professional office environment. We work hard but like to have fun along the way. We provide our clients exceptional service and have no shortage of quality work.

Primary Responsibilities
• Supporting a senior family law lawyer with a busy practice focused
primarily on mediation and arbitration Managing a busy calendar and
scheduling all appointments
• Conducting intake for all files
• Preparing correspondence and managing extensive email communications
• BF management
• Communicating with clients and counsel for mediations and arbitrations and
organizing file materials
• Drafting or assisting to draft settlement documents
• General administrative duties

Preferred Qualifications & Skills
• Legal administrative assistant certificate/diploma from a recognized
institution (required)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm
• Solid technical skills in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook), Divorcemate,
Adobe, BC Online, PCLaw, Zoom, Teams, Netdocs
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• Meticulous drafting skills, organization and attention to detail
• Mature, reliable and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Positive work attitude and genuine desire to provide excellent service in
family law

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