Senior Litigation Administrative Assistant

lawsonlundell; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP

Vacation time

Parental leave top up

Education reimbursement

Gym membership

Fitness centre access

Year-end party

Bonus program

Job summary

Lawson Lundell LLP, a leading regional Canadian law firm with offices in Vancouver, is seeking an intermediate/senior Legal Administrative Assistant to join the commercial litigation group in Vancouver. The role is full-time, 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday, supporting lawyers in a busy practice.

The successful candidate will have a Legal Administrative Assistant certification, 5+ years of experience, strong knowledge of litigation rules, exceptional Microsoft Office skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ of previous experience in a similar role is a requirement.
• Knowledge of general litigation rules and procedures is required.
• Knowledge of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal rules and procedures is required.
• Exceptional aptitude in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment
• Has the ability to work both independently and as part of a collegial team
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Displays extraordinary customer service in a professional, mature and courteous manner
• Highly dependable and adaptable with great work ethic
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Preparing and editing various correspondence and documents
• Time entry and billing
• Preparing expense reports
• Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system
• Meeting deadlines and limitation dates
• Drafting and filing court documents
• Providing overflow assistance and various general administrative duties as required

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Verbal and written English

Customer service

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lawson Lundell LLP, a leading regional Canadian law firm with offices in Vancouver, is seeking an intermediate/senior Legal Administrative Assistant to join the commercial litigation group in Vancouver. The role is full-time, 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday, supporting lawyers in a busy practice.

The successful candidate will have a Legal Administrative Assistant certification, 5+ years of experience, strong knowledge of litigation rules, exceptional Microsoft Office skills, and excellent