paralegal

Ankeny Law; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankeny Law in Vancouver is seeking an Immigration Administrative Assistant to support busy lawyers and the firm’s immigration practice.

You will coordinate administrative services, maintain filing systems, and prepare case histories and reports for ongoing matters. The role requires interviewing clients, updating databases, and drafting correspondence and legal documents in a fast-paced, on-site setting. A college-level diploma and 3–5 years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of immigration law/administration experience preferred.
• College/CEGEP or equivalent experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative services and filing systems.
• Prepare reports, case histories and legal documents.
• Interview clients individually or in groups to assess needs and services.
• Store, update and maintain databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP certificate or diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Legal firm

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Prepare reports or case histories
• Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
• Store, update and maintain databases
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Immigration

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Resourcefulness