Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Corporate

https:/jobs.gogpac.com/gpac/search/Apply/all/369/504434843/Legal%20Assistant_Paralegal%20-%20Corpora; Columbia Township (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Columbia Township is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support their Corporate Law practice. You will manage calendars, prepare documents, and maintain client files in a collegial work environment. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience, as well as strong organizational and technical skills. This role offers a great work/life balance and benefits including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Health and dental

Work/life balance

Top compensation

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a law firm within a Corporate Law support capacity.
• Proven organizational ability and sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize calendars and client contacts.
• Prepare documents and presentations for client meetings.
• Lead the administrative function for time entry and monthly billing.

Skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office

Legal software proficiency

Education

Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited institution

Tools

ALF

PC Law

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal- Corporate Commercial

IF you DO NOT live in Kelown, please explain your relocation plans in your application.

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support their thriving Corporate Law practice. The firm has a friendly collegial team culture and offers work/life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize calendars and client contacts; schedule appointments and meetings as required.
• Prepare required documents and presentations for client meetings.
• Create, organize, and maintain electronic files as required; update client files ongoing to maintain accuracy of contact information.
• Lead the administrative function for time entry and the monthly billing cycle, working closely with the bookkeeper.
• Follow up and follow through with clients diligently exercising discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare financial forms for expense reports, requisitions, trust deposits, and wire transfers.
• Draft and proofread documents and forms (transactional forms and documents).
• Ability to adhere to deadlines while maintaining a high quality of work.
• Other legal administrative duties as required to support the team and firm.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated work experience in a law firm within a Corporate Law support capacity within British Columbia.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote role yet maintain a collegial team environment.
• Proven organizational ability and able to exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail demonstrated via proofreading and grammatical skills for forms, documents, and presentations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism over the phone and email communication.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal skills.
• Advanced to expert level technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with legal software to assist with Corporate Law transactions and to support accounting functions.
• Adhere to strict deadlines and achieve accuracy and results under pressure.
• Optional: Overtime and Bonus pay

Preferred Qualifications:

• Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited institution.
• Advanced to expert level proficiency in ALF and PC Law preferred; proficiency in comparable legal software applications will be considered.

Benefits:

• Health and dental.
• Work/life balance.
• Top compensation.
• Be a part of a friendly team!

Apply now in confidence for the next step in your Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Corporate Law career! For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Shannon Flower directly at 986-999-4419. Apply here or send your resume to me directly at: [e-mail]