Legal Assistant

Targeted Talent; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business law firm in downtown Vancouver is seeking a legal assistant to support its practice in corporate, commercial, and real estate matters. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing client files, and coordinating schedules. Candidates should have three years' experience in a Canadian law firm and strong organizational skills. Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as a legal assistant in a Canadian law firm.
• Support for multiple legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Draft standard legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain an efficient file management system.
• Open and organize client files.
• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Enter dockets, billings, and prepare invoices.
• Prepare cheque requisitions and trust deposits.
• Maintain and update contact information.
• Act proactively in support of daily legal practice.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Knowledge of Real Estate and Corporate laws

Proficiency in MS Office, BC Online, PC Law

Excellent organization and communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong attention to detail

Professional work ethic

Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin

Education

Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A dynamic and growing business law firm located in downtown Vancouver is seeking a legal assistant to help its fast-paced legal practice in corporate, commercial and real estate matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• draft standard legal documents and correspondence;
• maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system;
• open and organize client files;
• manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and travel arrangements;
• enter dockets, billings, prepare invoices and account letters;
• prepare cheque requisitions and trust deposits and withdrawals;
• prepare expense reports;
• maintain and update contact information;
• act proactively in the support of our daily legal practice; and
• perform clerical, administrative and general office duties as required.

SKILLS

• sufficient acknowledge of Real Estate, Corporate laws;
• solid typing and computer skills: proficiency inMS Office, BC Online, PC law;
• excellent organization and communication skills;
• self-motivated and ability to multi-task;
• strong proofreading, grammatical skills, and attention to detail;
• professional work ethic and attitude;
• fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset.

EDUCATION

• a graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program; and
• Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum three-year working experience as a legal assistant in a Canadian law firm supporting multiple legal professionals.

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职责内容

• draft standard legal documents and correspondence;
• maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system;
• open and organize client files;
• manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and travel arrangements;
• enter dockets, billings, prepare invoices and account letters;
• prepare cheque requisitions and trust deposits and withdrawals;
• 准备费用报告;
• maintain and update contact information;
• act proactively in the support of our daily legal practice; and
• 按要求履行其他文秘、行政和一般办公室职责。

需要技能

• sufficient acknowledge of Real Estate, Corporate laws;
• solid typing and computer skills: proficiency inMS Office, BC Online, PC law;
• 良好的组织和沟通技巧;
• 自我激励和多项任务管理的能力;
• 强有力的校对、语法技巧和对细节的关注;
• 职业道德和专业态度;
• 流利的粤语或普通话不是必要但会有帮助。

教育

• a graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program; and
• 学士学位。

工作经验

A minimum three-year working experience as a legal assistant in a Canadian law firm supporting multiple legal professionals.