Legal Assistant - Aboriginal

Aird and Berlis LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian business law firm seeks a Legal Assistant in Vancouver to support a team specializing in Aboriginal / Indigenous law. This role involves managing schedules, preparing documentation for courts, and assisting with regulatory matters. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills and at least five years of experience in a legal setting.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and training

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Community involvement opportunities

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, with litigation experience preferred.
• Strong professional writing skills.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal / Indigenous Law considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of lawyers’ schedules relating to Indigenous clients.
• Prepare and edit documents for court and regulatory submissions.
• Assist with file organization and communication with clients.

Skills

Microsoft suite of applications

Problem solving

Judgement and decision making

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Resourcefulness

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of Legal Assistant or Paralegal program

Job description

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In :

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things : client service, your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For :

Aird & Berlis LLP is looking for a Legal Assistant in our Vancouver office, to support a group of lawyers with a primary focus on Aboriginal / Indigenous law. The successful candidate should have experience supporting solicitors and litigation lawyers. The ideal candidate should be resourceful, have strong attention to detail, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and value strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities :

• Independently manage the daily operation of a team of lawyers who represent Indigenous clients with a primary practice focus in aboriginal, environmental, and natural resources law.
• Complex calendar management, including, overseeing meeting requests and coordinating with Indigenous clients with respect to booking calls and meetings
• Prepare, edit, and complete various types of correspondence, documentation, and related materials as well as documents for submission to Regulatory Boards and Tribunals
• Assist with the finalization of various litigation materials for all court levels including BC courts, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada
• Prepare documents for Regulatory Boards and Tribunals
• Assist with file organization and general practice management (e.g., saving notes, file naming, etc.)
• Booking travel and accommodation for client meetings as required
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, court staff and lawyers’ offices
• Handle daily administrative details
• Manage duties related to accounting (dockets, bills, expenses, etc.)
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Requirements :

• Minimum of five years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant, with experience in Litigation considered an asset
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal program
• Strong professional writing skills
• Some knowledge of procedures related to Regulatory Bodies, Tribunals, and / or the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules
• Knowledge of and / or interest in Aboriginal / Indigenous Law or environmental would be considered an asset
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

Skills :

• Microsoft suite of applications
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgement and decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Detailed

Compensation :

Thesalary range for this position is $60,- $80, annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

Why You Should Apply :

• Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
• Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
• Wellness programs

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.