Legal Administrative Assistant

Lindsay Kenney LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Legal Administrative Assistant for their busy litigation department. This full-time role offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where your organizational and communication skills will shine. You will handle various administrative tasks, from managing files to liaising with clients and lawyers. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health care spending accounts and fitness allowances, this opportunity promises personal growth and development. Join a team that values ambition and expertise in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual Health Care Spending Account

RRSP matching after 1 year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Personal days

Fitness and wellness allowances

On-site fitness centers

Potential remote working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 2 years previous administrative experience.
• Previous experience in a law firm is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing files, drafting correspondence.
• Acting as a liaison between client, lawyer, and opposing counsel.
• Managing time entry, expense reports, and monthly billing.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

MS Word

Outlook

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Job description

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Lindsay Kenney LLP is one of Western Canada’s largest full service law firms with locations conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, and Langley.After 45 years in the business, our success continues to be fueled by the talent, ambition and expertise of our amazing team.

Why it is great to work at LK Law:

Lindsay Kenney LLP offers our team members a dynamic, collaborative and family-focused environment. In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide:

• A comprehensive benefits package – LK Law pays for 100% of the benefit premiums
• Annual Health Care Spending Account
• RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
• Personal days
• Fitness and wellness allowances
• On-site fitness centers
• Potential remote working arrangements

What you can expect:

We currently have an opening in our Vancouver office for a Full-Time Permanent General Litigation LAA in our busy general litigation department. This role requires an individual who is organized, effective at multi-tasking, detail oriented, with strong communication and people skills.

Depending on experience and knowledge, the core responsibilities of the role will be, but not limited to:

·Opening and closing files

·Drafting correspondence

·Acting as a liaison between client, lawyer and opposing counsel

·Requesting medical and employment records, as well as other document requests

·Electronic filing of documents

·Managing time entry, expense reports, monthly billing and reporting to clients

·Basic accounting (paying disbursements and invoicing)

·Organizing files, binders, client documents and other file related materials

·Maintaining a bring forward system

·Organizing the calendar of the assigned lawyer(s), booking appointments, trials and discoveries

·Preparing List of Documents

·Other administrative tasks as required

What we are looking for:

·Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from a recognized program

·At least 2 years previous administrative experience

·Previous experience in a law firm an asset

·Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·Excellent computer skills (MS Word and Outlook)

·Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast paced environment

·Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Compensation:

The typical salary range for this position is $57,000-$63,000 per year. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related skills/knowledge, experience, and internal and market equity.

Please send your resume with “General Litigation LAA” in the subject line, along with a cover letter stating salary expectations to [e-mail] thank all applicants for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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