Description
Who we are:
Lindsay Kenney LLP is one of Western Canada’s largest full-service law firms with locations conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Langley. After 45 years in the business, our success continues to be fueled by the talent, ambition and expertise of our amazing team.
What you can expect:
We currently have a 3-month contract position in our West Vancouver office for a driven LAA. While the role will start out on a contract basis, there is opportunity for it to turn into a permanent role.
This role requires an individual who is organized, effective at multi-tasking and detail oriented, with strong communication and people skills. Depending on experience and knowledge, the core responsibilities of the role will be, but not limited to:
- Performing conflict searches, opening files, completing client identification/verification and preparing retainer letters.
- Maintaining and organizing files and documents.
- Formatting documents.
- Time entry and billing.
- Generating monthly WIP and AR Reports.
- Sending and receiving letters with or without enclosures, as well as with or without courier.
- Bank runs, as needed.
- Welcoming all visitors and guests to our West Vancouver location.
- Answering incoming telephone calls and forwarding to appropriate parties, as needed.
- Receiving payments, recording receipts for services.
- Calendar organization for lawyers including scheduling telephone, video conference and in-person client meetings, booking boardrooms and setting up virtual meetings using Zoom and Teams; and
- Other administrative duties as required.
What you bring to the table:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an LAA
- A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Strong technical proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and shifting priorities while meeting deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing demands and deadlines
Compensation:
The typical salary range for this position is $56,000-$65,000 per year. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related skills/knowledge, experience, and internal and market equity.
Please send your resume with “LAA – West Vancouver” in the subject line, along with a cover letter stating salary expectations to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.