Junior Legal Administrative Assistant

BC Legal Management Association; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid extended health, vision,

AD&D, and life insurance

Paid vacation and sick/personal days

Paid parking or transit pass

Team social events and year-end offlet

Job summary

Hamilton & Company in New Westminster is seeking a Junior Legal Administrative Assistant to join our boutique law practice focused on strata property law. Ideal candidates have recently completed the Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate and are eager to start their legal career.

This is a full-time, in-office position with opportunities to grow within a supportive and well-respected team.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• 0-3 years of experience working in a law firm.
• Completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal Certificate/Diploma/Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• File openings and closings.
• Save emails to the office document management system.
• Schedule phone/Zoom meetings and appointments.
• Draft and send basic follow-up emails to clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Edit and email invoices.
• Update pleadings binder.
• Assemble and organize documents.
• Conduct searches on BC Online and LTSA.
• E-file documents via Court Services Online.
• Filing, copying, and scanning documents.
• Provide reception coverage as needed.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Oral and written English communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

Confidentiality and discretion

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Worldox or NetDocuments

Job description

Hamilton & Company is a boutique law firm located in New Westminster with a focus on strata property law. We are currently seeking a Junior Legal Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic office. This position is ideal for someone who has recently completed the Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate and is eager to start their legal career.

This is a full-time, permanent, in-office position with an opportunity to grow within a supportive and well-respected team.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• File openings and closings
• Save emails to the office document management system
• Schedule phone/Zoom meetings and appointments
• Draft and send basic follow-up emails to clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Edit and email invoices
• Update pleadings binder
• Assemble and organize documents
• Conduct searches on BC Online and LTSA
• E-file documents via Court Services Online
• Filing, copying, and scanning documents
• Provide reception coverage as needed
• Assist with other administrative tasks as required

You possess the following qualities:

• 0-3 years of experience working in a law firm
• Completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal Certificate/Diploma/Degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Worldox or NetDocuments
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Service-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and dependable
• Professional work ethic with a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion at all times

Why Work at Hamilton & Company?

We pride ourselves on creating a positive, team-oriented environment where every staff member is valued. We offer a great working environment with excellent benefits, including:

• 100% employer-paid extended health, vision, dental, AD&D, and life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick/personal days
• Paid parking or transit pass
• Fun and engaging team culture with monthly socials, staff appreciation week, summer events, and year-end offsite activities

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $46,000 – $58,000 annually, based on experience and skills.