Legal Administrative Assistant

McLellan Herbert Locke LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Friendly environment

Diverse matters exposure

Job summary

McLellan Herbert Locke LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to support our lawyers and staff. You will handle administrative and clerical duties, prepare and format legal documents, manage calendars, file systems, and assist with court materials.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team. Previous legal office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal office is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a busy environment.
• Professional, reliable and personable.
• Comfortable working independently while also being a team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office technology.
• Experience with legal software and court filing procedures is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and clerical support to lawyers and the legal team.
• Preparing, formatting, proofreading and revising correspondence, legal documents and court materials.
• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments.
• Keeping electronic and paper filing systems organized.
• Preparing and organizing court filings, service documents and other litigation materials.
• Communicating professionally with clients, counsel, court registries and other third parties.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and mail.
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Other administrative duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Court filing software

Job description

Full-Time Legal Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our busy and collegial law office. The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support to lawyers and assist with the day-to-day operation of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and clerical support to lawyers and other members of the legal team
• Preparing, formatting, proofreading and revising correspondence, legal documents and court materials
• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments
• keeping electronic and paper filing systems organized
• Preparing and organizing court filings, service documents and other litigation materials
• Communicating professionally with clients, counsel, court registries and other third parties
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and mail
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
• Other administrative duties as required

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal office is preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a busy environment
• Professional, reliable and personable
• Comfortable working independently while also being a team player
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office technology
• Experience with legal software and court filing procedures is an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Friendly and professional work environment
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers and gain exposure to a variety of legal matters