Legal Practice Assistant

Cozen O'Connor Corporation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Vancouver is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for the Family Law practice. The role involves intake management, preparing legal documents, and client communication. Ideal candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $80,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer-paid benefits including health care

Short and long-term disability insurance

Parental leave benefits

Group RRSP matching

Fitness reimbursement program

Paid vacation and personal time

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant; family law experience is an asset.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication; professionally interact with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient file management and bring forward systems including opening files.
• Prepare court materials including trial briefs and applications.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Time management

Microsoft Word proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Legal administrative assistant program

Tools

BCOnline

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Cozen OConnor is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join the Family Law practice in our Vancouver office. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about contributing directly to our growing Family Law practice group. The Legal Assistant is able to multi-task under numerous and tight time constraints with exceptional attention to detail. This position requires excellent communication organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as cohesively with a broader team.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week required; requirements may evolve over time and the role may require work outside of standard business hours to support operational needs.

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000. The offered salary will be determined based on factors such as job knowledge, skillset, experience and internal and market equity.

Responsibilities

• Maintains efficient file management and bring forward systems including opening files preparing engagement letters and managing client identification and verification requirements;


• Prepares / transcribes edits and formats correspondence memos reports and forms;


• Prepares court materials including trial briefs applications and brief of authorities;


• Provides efficient workflow including the duplication printing mailing and merging of documents;


• Proofreads all work for accurate content and context;


• Communicates with clients paralegals and other lawyers to effectively complete tasks;


• Schedules and coordinates meetings and conferences including greeting clients and distribution of material;


• Coordinates and schedules travel arrangements which include transportation automobile rentals and hotel reservations;


• Maintains lawyers calendars;


• Prepares expense reports and cheque requests;


• Responsibilities associated with the job may change from time to time in accordance with business needs; incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant; family law experience is an asset;


• Graduate of an accredited legal administrative assistant program or possesses relevant work experience;


• Proficiency in Microsoft applications with advanced level in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Intermediate to advanced level in Microsoft Excel would be considered an asset;


• Experience using BCOnline and BCRegistries an asset;


• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail;


• Outstanding written and verbal communication; ability to professionally interact with clients lawyers and staff;


• Strong prioritization and time management abilities;


• Strong document processing skills and typing skills;


• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries and annual discretionary bonuses for all roles and levels;


• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits including extended health care dental vision and life insurance (effective on your first day);


• Short term and long term disability insurance benefits ;


• Parental leave benefits with 100% top-up for a portion of the leave;


• Group RRSP matching program;


• A commitment to health and wellness through employer-paid resources and a fitness reimbursement program;


• Paid vacation sick and personal time;


• Mobile discount and data reimbursement programs;


• Monetary incentives for employee referrals;


• Continuing professional development opportunities and reimbursements;


• Hybrid work environment and work-life flexibility;


• A culture of recognition collaboration and intentional connection.

We thank all candidates for their interest in joining Cozen OConnor however only candidates whose qualifications and experience align with the position will be contacted.

Cozen OConnor is committed to providing accommodations during the hiring process. If you require accommodations please email or call and provide your contact information and indicate the role that youre applying to. A member of our team will be in touch with you directly.

Key Skills

Key Skills

Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Advocacy, Legal Research, Contract Law, Criminal Cases, Legal procedures, Law, Legal Operations, Private Practice, Civil Litigation, Federal Courts, Labor Law, Arbitration Law

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 per year