Legal Support Services Assistant - 15-Month On-site Role

Fasken; Vancouver; Sur place; CAD 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and wellness subsidy

Flexible medical and dental benefits

Short term and long term disability

Personal days

Employee & family assistance program

Paid vacation and sick days

Group retirement savings plan with ...

Monetary incentive for employee refs

Flexible working arrangements

Community involvement opportunities

Engaging firm culture

Résumé du poste

Fasken, a leading international business law and litigation firm, seeks a Legal Assistant for our Vancouver office. This full-time, on-site role supports multiple practice groups and reports to the Manager of Legal Support Services. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required during client needs.

This is a 15-month maternity leave contract. Ideal candidates will have a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal course, strong MS Office skills, and a collaborative, professional work

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal course.
• Preference for co-op, internship, or prior law firm experience.
• New graduates encouraged to apply with a recognized certification.
• Strong understanding of business and legal terminology.
• Superior computer and typing skills; proficiency in MS Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, digital dictation, iManage DMS, etc.

Responsabilités

• Open files and conduct conflict searches.
• Coordinate large scan, print or copy jobs.
• Prepare cheque requests and courier packages.
• Assist with preparation of closing books.
• Provide overflow support of administrative tasks.
• Other duties as required.

Connaissances

Strong work ethic

Collaborative

Professional

Adaptable

Attention to detail

Formation

Post-secondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal course

Recognized certification is a plus

Outils

MS Office 365

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Pro

Digital dictation

iManage DMS

Description du poste

Fasken, a leading international business law and litigation firm, seeks a Legal Assistant for our Vancouver office. This full-time, on-site role supports multiple practice groups and reports to the Manager of Legal Support Services. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required during client needs.

This is a 15-month maternity leave contract. Ideal candidates will have a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal course, strong MS Office skills, and a collaborative, professional work