Legal Administrative Assistant-Commercial Real Estate

We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent Legal Administrative Assistant.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to learn and grow in a positive and supportive environment with a great group of people.  We also offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Standard Responsibilities: 

• Preliminary drafting, complex editing and formatting of correspondence and legal documents;
• File maintenance, including daily filing, file organization, opening files, closing files;
• Conducting LTSA and BC Online searches as required;
• Maintaining bring forward or tracking system for updates;
• Preparing closing binders;
• Handling incoming mail and outgoing mail; answering client telephone calls and general inquiries;
• Administration duties, including entry of time and bill preparation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years law firm experience in solicitor-type work in British Columbia (real estate, corporate, business law, m & a's, or other solicitor type work);
• Familiarity with Worldox and PCLaw an asset but not required;
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat;
• Detail oriented, methodical and well organized;
• Ability to multitask, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision;
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
• Solid understanding of legal procedures and documentation.

Please send your resume and cover letter, along with any references in confidence with “Legal Administrative Assistant” in the subject line to [email protected].  We thank all applicants for their interest.  However, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.