Legal Assistant – On-Site, Growth Path & Full Benefits

Clark Wilson LLP.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

RRSP matching

Parental Leave top-up

Wellness Spending Account

Recognition

Generous vacation

Personal days

Paid day off on work anniversary

Team socials

Job summary

Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver, BC, seeks a Legal Assistant to join the Legal Support Services team. This full-time, on-site role supports a busy, growing practice.

Responsibilities include setting court dates, arranging filings, drafting and editing documents, maintaining file management and calendars, and coordinating with lawyers and clients. The ideal candidate has a legal assistant credential and at least two years of experience, with excellent communication, organization, and a strict

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited legal assistant program or relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, BC Online, and MYLTSA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setting court dates and communicating with registries.
• Arranging court filings and applications.
• Preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents, including court pleadings.
• Drafting, preparing, editing, and formatting various legal documents and correspondence.
• Preparing transaction books as required.
• Maintaining efficient file management and bring-forward system.
• Maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers' practice.
• Liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers, and clients on file progress.
• General administrative duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Discretion & confidentiality

Prioritizing tasks

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Legal assistant program credential

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

BC Online

MYLTSA

Job description

Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver, BC, seeks a Legal Assistant to join the Legal Support Services team. This full-time, on-site role supports a busy, growing practice.

Responsibilities include setting court dates, arranging filings, drafting and editing documents, maintaining file management and calendars, and coordinating with lawyers and clients. The ideal candidate has a legal assistant credential and at least two years of experience, with excellent communication, organization, and a strict